Many of our systems are already Year 2000 compliant, but much work remains.
Similar projects are currently underway in both the public and private sectors at every level.
Since its inception, the computer industry has used a two-digit date to represent the century. Any attempt to subtract from this field will cause a malfunction or inaccurate results. Subtraction calculations by computers are common, from projecting retirement dates to parole eligibility dates. Since the State relies heavily on computers, failure to detect and correct this problem could dramatically affect the State's ability to deliver basic services. This project is a top priority and a problem that will be solved.