RE: Y2K Audit

At 09:20 PM 6/29/99 -0400, Gallagher, Debbie wrote:
> Not exactly the same, as the board not involved. However, a "second
> pair of eyes" can see things that others missed.
>
> One of my clients is doing a y2k review that was widely deemed
> unnecessary. The product they are testing was designed originally
> designed to be y2k compliant, and several very big clients have already
> tested and signed off on the software. However, I've been surprised at
> the number of y2k items that my client has been finding. And several
> are significant.
>
> Perhaps the board of directors has heard similar stories and wants to
> be sure they have explored all reasonable options before Jan 1. So,
> instead of the WASTEMONEY command, perhaps they have invoked the CYA
> command.
>
> Regards, Debbie Gallagher
> -----------------------------
> >>Conversion to Y2K went fine. Users signed off!
> >>Now some directors of the corporation are talking about an
> "Independant >>Y2K Audit".
> >>
> >>Anybody on the list have had that experience? >
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We have had very similar experiences in the IV & V reviews we have done for clients.

Bottom line is nobody or nothing is perfect, even with the best of intentions


Regards,

Glenn
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