Visible, measurable improvements have already occurred in the delivery of many District services and more will be evident in coming months. The Mayor and the Council are giving special attention to public safety and public works. Under the strong leadership of the Superintendent, public education outcomes are beginning to improve. Despite the improvements, however, we are all conscious that serious deficiencies remain in the delivery of many public services in the District. Tragically, some of the egregious problems of neglect and mismanagement affect some of the District's most vulnerable citizens.
Problems also remain with management of information, including financial information.
Systems need to be modernized and employees trained to use them. Reform will not come easily or quickly to a government that has been neglected and mismanaged for many years. It will take sustained and concentrated effort to effect permanent change, but we can all be proud that the process is underway and moving forward. Suspension of Authority Activities Mr. Chairman, I now turn to my main topic, the time by which the Financial Authority must suspend its activities. The various statutory requirements read together almost certainly take the Authority through fiscal year 2001.