Lifecycle Tracker
Steps to create and update Enterprise policies
The lifecycle tracker walks you through the phases of creating and updating policies. It aligns tools and templates to steps in the publishing process.
Develop the Issuance
What this step requires:
Draft the policy using the official template. Submit a draft to edm@va.gov to get a pre-review before entering the formal workflow into VIEWS.
How EPMO supports this step:
- Performs a preliminary review for formatting, template use, and alignment with VA Enterprise Directive and Procedure Manual 0999.
- Identifies issues early to streamline the process before VIEWS, offers recommendations to enhance readability and promote plain language, and ensures the draft aligns with required standards prior to stakeholder review..
For more information
Visit the Resources page for access to templates, guides, policies, and writing and accessibility standards. These include:
- EPMO templates and guidance
- Executive Secretariat Style Guide
- Plain Language Guidelines
- Section 508 Accessibility Guidelines
- VA Form 4265
- VA Procedure Manual 0999
Need help? Contact edm@va.gov.