What is the primary consideration for an IS auditor reviewing IT project prioritization?

The primary consideration for an IS auditor reviewing IT project prioritization is the alignment with the organization's strategy. This focus is crucial because it ensures that the projects being undertaken directly support the broader goals and objectives of the organization. By prioritizing projects that align with strategic initiatives, the organization can optimize resource allocation, enhance overall performance, and drive value creation.

When projects align well with the organization's strategy, they are more likely to receive buy-in from stakeholders and yield meaningful results. This alignment helps auditors assess whether the project portfolio contributes to the organization's mission and whether the investments made in IT projects are justified based on strategic importance.

In contrast, although monitoring and mitigating project risk, appropriateness of project planning controls, and accuracy of project metrics reporting are important aspects of project management and governance, they become secondary to the overarching need for projects to support strategic goals. Ensuring alignment with strategy serves as the foundational principle that guides all other project considerations and assessments.