Virginia Probes Outsourcing Deal, CIO Fired

**MIG-31** · Jun 19, 2009, 05:20 PM

Virginia lawmakers plan to launch a formal investigation into the state's troubled, $2.3 billion technology outsourcing deal with Northrop Grumman amid complaints about shoddy service and possible cost overruns.

State CIO Lemuel Stewart, who criticized Northrop in a recent presentation, has been relieved of his responsibilities. His duties have been assumed by Virginia Secretary of Technology Len Pomata. Virginia's Senate Budget Committee will launch its investigation on June 29.
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Source: Information Week

Jun 19, 2009, 05:20 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Virginia Probes Outsourcing Deal, CIO Fired Virginia lawmakers plan to launch a formal investigation into the state's troubled, $2.3 billion technology outsourcing deal with Northrop Grumman amid complaints about shoddy service and possible cost overruns. State CIO Lemuel Stewart, who criticized Northrop in a recent presentation, has been relieved of his responsibilities. His duties have been assumed by Virginia Secretary of Technology Len Pomata. Virginia's Senate Budget Committee will launch its investigation on June 29. ____________ Source: Information Week __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here