THE WELCH COMPANY
There is analysis in the record on Apr 30, 1998 of the justification for the cost to experiment with the Internet to deliver "business intelligence."
This letter shows how to provide "intelligence" without using paper, i.e., the paperless office. This should save time and money.
However, I am not sure the auditor can find these off-setting "savings." It is like asking how much money does the Director of DNRC or the Governor save? This is not a frivolous question.
The auditor could likely conclude the state can save a lot of money by doing away with these expenditures. But the Director and the Govenor would say that they bring "intelligence" and important experience to their jobs that saves the state money in excess of their cost, by improving management. That sounds reasonable. Suppose we increase their ability to capture experience, develop "intelligence" and deliver it where it is needed in a timely manner. Would this add value to their jobs, maybe justify a pay raise? This is the best I can do on the justification angle for using the Internet to deliver "business intelligence."
Glad you solved the SDS subject report problem. You might also check config.sys for a "buffers=99" statement, per my review on Apr 30 of your report on this matter.
Sincerely,
THE WELCH COMPANY
Rod Welch