STAGE 1: Set reporting rules
Concept: A metric needs a definition, date and owner.
Task: Define schedule status, cost status, overdue decisions and reporting freshness for all three projects.
Acceptance: Rules distinguish missing data from healthy performance.

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STAGE 2: Reconcile the inputs
Concept: A clean total can still conceal a wrong definition.
Task: Check the supplied budgets, actual costs and forecasts; flag gaps and inconsistent dates before charting.
Acceptance: Forecast at completion is not replaced by actual spending to date.

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STAGE 3: Build the exception view
Concept: Portfolio reporting should support action.
Task: Create a sortable table showing budget variance, next milestone, confidence and decision owner.
Acceptance: Every red or amber flag links to a specific reason.

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STAGE 4: Write the PMO briefing
Concept: Summaries should name the action and its consequence.
Task: Produce a one-page steering note with three decisions and evidence links.
Acceptance: Do not rank project health using a simple average of percent complete.

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