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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So what is the DC council going to do about this disgrace?  Doesn't somebody have to provide answers or at least a plan?  [/quote]

The DC Council isn't really at fault, because they were not consulted at all, as this article concerning the audit makes clear:

http://www.thegeorgetowndish.com/thedish/audit-details-cost-overruns-ellington

If the DC agencies responsible for this boondoggle were not REQUIRED to consult the DC Council for approval, well one thing the Council could do is pass legislation requiring oversight in the future.  Oversight should not be "optional."  If the agencies WERE required to consult, but chose not to, then that would have to be justification for hearings at the Council, and possibly firings and criminal actions taken.[/quote]

The Council has power over contracts even though they're out of their depth on project management and procurement.  It's largely a boondoggle for officials and an opportunity for favor peddling.  It mostly comes into play in the bidding process rather than during project management.

The real problem is poor project management by DGS, which does not effectively monitor the work being completed, accurately account for expenses and cost overruns, manage approval process for expenditures, or safeguard the funds allocated for the intended services.[/quote]

And beyond favor pedaling, I strongly believe that there has been a lot of outright theft in this project. I haven't read this audit closely yet, but I did read the last one and at that time, the report said that there were millions of dollars unaccounted for. Millions. Anyone here work at DOJ? Would love them to take an interest. [/quote]

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