Note:   The most significant positive impact of IV&V analysis is when the analysis results are in phase with the development effort. Communicating defects after development artifacts are baselined increases the cost to make the changes. Additionally, the inclusion of the IV&V provider in ongoing technical meetings keeps the IV&V provider informed of possible changes that may affect future IV&V tasking. Supporting the ongoing technical meetings allows the IV&V Provider an opportunity to provide real-time feedback on these changes.