"Northrop Grumman’s statewide computer system has crapped out again. Under [the] former [governor], the company entered into the biggest-ever state contract worth $2.3 billion in 2005 to pull together the state’s mishmash of computer systems and transform them into a seamless, smooth-running whole. The result has been a disaster."
According to a March 2010 report posted on Kellogg Insight:
“Vermont, the least underfunded [pension system in the nation] as a percent of total tax revenue, would still need over twenty months of tax revenue to make up for its pension fund shortfall…”
"Once the outsourcing begins, so do the firings, the cost overruns, and loss of expertise."
According to some VSEA members who work in IT, Vermont too is heading down a path to outsource much of our IT services.
Update: Candidate’s campaign manager says candidate visited barracks in official capacity, but during a recent VPR debate, candidate said he swung by VSP barracks "as part of a 26.2-hour campaign tour."
Democratic Party Issues Press Release Saying That Barracks Stop Is Listed On Brian Dubie’s Schedule As A Campaign Stop!
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Some VSEA members seek clarification on candidate’s plan to save $40 million through DOC savings.