Many experts believe it is an international disaster waiting to happen.
Yet, in this case we know exactly when the disaster will strike and what must be done to prevent it. Within the federal government, the problem is not a technical challenge, but a challenge of management. And in this case, the deadline is not negotiable. In 1997 we held hearings to address the areas of government which presented the highest risks. The Year 2000 problem was one of the two most serious problems presenting the greatest risk for all agencies.