Re: “After 10 years and $31M, WA workers’ comp upgrade has little to show” (April 14, Enterprise):
The Division of Labor and Industries has spent $31 million to modernize know-how and after 10 years has but to supply a consequence or profit. And it desires extra money without end. The Workplace of Monetary Administration was unable to finish a $144 million mission by 2022 and it “might” be accomplished by 2027 at double the price, $288 million. The College of Washington had a mission that was a 12 months late and $71 million over price range.
Why are these liable for completion of those initiatives nonetheless employed, together with the heads and administration of those businesses? Why are the identical consultants nonetheless utilized? There are apparently 70 remaining initiatives involving 33 businesses with an “estimated price” of $2.5 billion. It’ll price way more.
That is irresponsible however, in spite of everything, it’s only the taxpayers’ cash. Those that should earn the cash they spend assume and act in another way than those that are given the cash. Apparently, there isn’t any accountability for these in authorities. It’s gone time for a change.
Gary Lofland, Yakima
