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To: John Vosilla who wrote (242686)	3/29/2010 10:57:59 PM
From: The Reaper	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 306849

As a result of the IT deficiencies, it is difficult to accurately provide a final cost for the 2010 Census, which is currently estimated at around $14.7 billion. “Key information technology systems continue to experience performance functionality shortfalls and these systems can affect the ultimate scheduled cost and success of the Census,” said Gordon. Goldenkoff pointed out that not addressing the IT problems could result in the Census costing more than the ballpark $14.7 billion figure. Good grief. Can't they do the simplest thing without running over budget?