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 expertise and after 10 years has but to provide a consequence or profit. And it desires more cash for ever and ever. The Workplace of Monetary Administration was unable to finish a $144 million undertaking by 2022 and it “might” be accomplished by 2027 at double the fee, $288 million. The College of Washington had a undertaking that was a yr late and $71 million over price range.
Why are these accountable for completion of those initiatives nonetheless employed, together with the heads and administration of those companies? Why are the identical consultants nonetheless utilized? There are apparently 70 remaining initiatives involving 33 companies with an “estimated value” of $2.5 billion. It’s going to value way more.
That is irresponsible however, in spite of everything, it’s only the taxpayers’ cash. Those that should earn the cash they spend suppose 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
