IV&V Services

Prevent costly IT project failures—and keep vendors and timelines on track

BerryDunn brings decades of experience providing independent verification and validation services for complex, high‑visibility IT initiatives. Our team combines deep expertise across software, infrastructure, security, and project governance with a practical, client‑proven methodology grounded in real‑world delivery. Known for our independence, collaborative approach, and actionable recommendations, we help organizations manage risk, maintain accountability, and move critical projects forward with confidence.

Benefits of project assurance and IV&V services

Complex IT projects can go off course for many reasons. Our project oversight services help organizations address common risks before they lead to delays, cost overruns, rework, or failed outcomes.

Clear project visibility

Gain an independent view of project health, progress, and performance to support informed decision-making at every stage.

Vendor accountability

Establish clear expectations and objective oversight to help vendors deliver on commitments and quality standards.

Confidence in compliance and oversight

Meet state and federal oversight requirements with experienced guidance and an approach tailored to your agency's needs.

Actionable project recovery guidance

Receive objective assessments and practical recommendations that help leaders navigate challenges and make confident course corrections.

Deployment readiness assurance

Validate that systems, processes, and controls are ready to support a successful implementation and launch.

Team and stakeholder alignment

Create shared understanding across leadership, project teams, and vendors to keep initiatives moving toward common goals.

How we support your project

Every project requires a different level of oversight. We tailor our approach to provide the right level of independent insight, helping you make informed decisions, manage vendors effectively, and keep your project moving forward.

Ongoing project oversight

For projects that need continuous visibility, we monitor day-to-day activity against plans, commitments, and leading practices. This helps surface risks early, keep leadership informed, and support timely course correction.

Different states use different terms for independent project oversight. Depending on the jurisdiction, these services may be called Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), project assurance, program assurance, quality management services, Independent Quality Assurance (IQA), or independent assessment services. Whatever the name, we provide objective insight into project performance, risks, governance, and vendor accountability to help leaders make informed decisions and improve outcomes.

Milestone-based reviews

For organizations that need targeted support, we provide independent assessments at key project milestones. These reviews help validate progress, evaluate readiness for what comes next, and support confident decision-making at critical moments.

Project health assessments

When leaders need an objective view of where a project stands, we assess governance, delivery practices, risks, and progress against business and technical goals. Our findings help clarify what is working, what is not, and where action is needed.

Independent reviews for at-risk projects

When a project is struggling, we provide an outside perspective to identify root causes, assess recovery options, and help restore clarity and confidence. Our recommendations are practical, direct, and focused on helping the project move forward.

Testing and quality validation

We assess software quality, system architecture, and security controls to help confirm that the solution being delivered is built to perform as intended and is ready to support your organization.

Benefits of working with BerryDunn's IV&V services team

True independence

BerryDunn has no partnerships with software vendors or system integrators and no financial interest in any implementation outcome. That means you get genuinely unbiased oversight focused solely on your project’s success.

A partner, not an auditor

We work closely with your team to understand your unique environment, constraints, and goals. Our approach is collaborative and solutions-focused, not fault-finding.

No surprises

We discuss insights with your project team before reports are finalized, so leadership is never blindsided. Our ongoing communication ensures that critical risks and issues are surfaced and addressed in real time.

Confident vendor oversight

We help you evaluate vendor requests, validate deliverables, and push back when expectations or contractual obligations aren’t being met.

Practical, actionable recommendations

Every finding comes with a realistic recommendation for your environment, aligned with industry standards. We’re always available to help your team understand and implement our guidance and open to alternative approaches that achieve the same objective.

Scalable services for any project

From continuous full-time oversight to targeted point-in-time assessments, our services scale to fit the size, scope, and risk level of your project, so you get the right level of support without unnecessary overhead.