Governance Guide
AI Cost Optimization Governance Board for FinOps Leaders
FinOps leaders need a repeatable governance process for cost optimization effectiveness. This board structures routing review, budget tracking, and variance escalation.
Implementation Steps
- Define routing rule review cadence with cost threshold triggers.
- Set budget guardrail monitoring with variance escalation thresholds.
- Track optimization outcomes: savings realized, routing efficiency, budget variance.
- Escalate unresolved variance issues with owner-assigned remediation deadlines.
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- Provider and model split recommendations
- Budget guardrail design by traffic stage
- KPI plan for spend, quality, and conversion