afsluitbericht

An afsluitbericht is a document used to formally close a project, contract, or process and to provide a concise summary of what has been achieved, what remains, and the current status. It serves as an official record for stakeholders and supporters and often marks the transition to operations, maintenance, or handover.

The main purpose of an afsluitbericht is to establish accountability and transparency. It documents final outcomes, the degree to which objectives were met, and how deliverables have been accepted. It also records financial settlement, remaining actions, and the transfer of responsibilities, so that client and contractor alike have a clear point of reference for closure and potential audits. In addition, it functions as a basis for lessons learned and for archiving critical information.

Typical content includes the project or contract scope and objectives, key milestones and final deliverables, acceptance criteria and sign-off, a summary of risk and issue resolution, final costs and invoices, an open actions list with owners and deadlines, and a plan for handover to operations or client teams. Appendices may contain important documents, test results, or configuration baselines.

The afsluitbericht is commonly used in fields such as construction, IT projects, and procurement, and may be part of a broader closure package that includes a handover report, a commissioning or deployment summary, and final performance reviews. It supports formal closure, compliance, and institutional learning.