The progress report is a summary of the work completed during the billing (performance) period reported in the invoices. It also sets expectations of the work to be completed in the next performance period.

Consultant contracts lay out details regarding progress reports, and the reports must be delivered in accordance with those provisions. Progress, as reported, can be validated using the consultant’s cost proposal and schedule.

The consultant is required to submit progress reports for each project or task order at least once per month. It is recommended that a progress report be included with each monthly invoice, with every invoiced project included on the report. Ensure that the period of performance documented on the progress report matches the period of performance on the monthly invoice.