Total Cost of Ownership Guide and Calculator

The Total Cost of Ownership Guide and Calculator is designed to help public child welfare agencies conduct a total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for their child welfare information systems. A TCO analysis is a comprehensive assessment and financial estimate of the expenses associated with purchasing, deploying, using, and retiring an information system. It can gauge the purchase price of a system as well as ongoing operational costs for a multiyear period.

• Guide and Instructions: Total Cost of Ownership Calculator for Child Welfare Information Systems describes what a TCO analysis is, discusses how to conduct a TCO analysis, and explores how various system development choices can influence costs that should be included in the TCO. It also includes instructions on how to use the Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Calculator.
• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Calculator is set up to support a 5-year TCO analysis, but can be modified to fit the individual needs of a State or territory.