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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1

August 24, 2001

Mr. Michael S. Duffey
500 Club Drive
Aurora, Ohio 44202

Dear Mike:

Covansys is delighted to offer you the position of Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer.  This position will report directly to Michael
Bealmear, Chief Executive Officer.

Below is a brief description of the offer.

    -  A gross annual salary of $350,000 paid semi-monthly commencing with your
       acceptance of this offer and start of employment.

    -  A target annual performance-based bonus of 60% or $210,000. Payment of
       the annual bonus will be contingent on achieving objectives jointly
       developed by you and the CEO. A prorated portion of the 2001 bonus will
       be guaranteed and paid within thirty (30) days of your start of
       employment. The specific calculation, assuming a start date of September
       12, 2001, is 30% or $63,461.54.

    -  A stock option grant of 150,000 shares of the common stock of the
       company, subject to formal Board approval. The grant date will be
       designated as your employment start date and the price of these shares
       will be based on the average closing price of Covansys stock for the 5
       days prior to your employment start date. Subject to your continued
       employment, these options will vest 25% after 12 months, 25% after 24
       months, 25% after 36 months, and a final 25% after 48 months from the
       date of grant. The specific terms and conditions of the options will be
       subject to the company's Stock Option Plan and customary stock option
       agreement. This includes, in the event of a change of control all
       unvested shares will become vested.

    -  Participation in all of the Covansys comprehensive employee benefit
       programs including paid time off, health insurance, 401(k) savings
       program and employee stock purchase plan.

    -  A signing bonus of $100,000 will be paid within thirty (30) days after
       your employment start date.

    -  Reimbursement of normal and customary travel expenses on an actual basis
       when traveling on company business.

    -  Upon review of your previous employer's severance agreement, Covansys
       will endeavor to establish a mutually agreeable deferred compensation
       program with you which will defer any base salary and bonus earnings
       that, if not deferred, would result in lost compensation to you as a
       result of your prior employment situation.

    -  If Covansys terminates your employment without cause and for reasons
       unrelated to your performance (and you sign an appropriate release),
       Covansys will provide you with termination pay equal to one year of your
       base salary then in effect and COBRA continuation of your group health
       insurance coverage for up to 12 months.

    -  A standard relocation package covering trips for housing, and movement
       of household goods, etc., will be provided. Covansys will reimburse you
       for temporary living and commuting expenses until your family moves -
       this will expire the end of summer of 2002.
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Michael S. Duffey
August 21, 2001
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-        Additionally you will be provided protection on the sale of your
         current residence according to the following:

             -    Covansys will reimburse real estate commission cost associated
                  with the sale of your current residence up to $50,000;

             -    Covansys will cover a portion of the loss associated with the
                  sale of your current residence, should a loss occur, according
                  to the following provisions. Covansys will obtain three (3)
                  independent appraisals to establish the fair market value of
                  your current residence. Should you sell your current residence
                  for less than ninety seven (97) percent of the established
                  fair market value, Covansys will reimburse you fifty (50)
                  percent of the loss in excess of three (3) percent of the
                  established fair market value. As an example:
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                                Established Fair Market Value    $500,000

                 Sale Price Protection Threshold of 97% times
                                Established Fair Market Value    $485,000

                                            Actual Sale Price    $450,000
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                                        Loss Greater Than  3%    $ 35,000

                     Covansys Reimbursement at 50% times Loss
                                             Greater Than  3%    $ 17,500
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-        The sign-on bonus shall be repaid by you to Covansys within 30 days if
         you voluntarily leave or are terminated with cause - "Cause" will be
         defined as "negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, embezzlement,
         failure to execute on directives from the Company's Board of Directors,
         repeated failure to satisfactorily perform your job duties,
         unauthorized use of corporate funds or engaging in, or in any manner
         participating in, any activity which is directly competitive with or
         intentionally injurious to the Company" prior to one year from your
         start date of employment.

                  This will also apply to your 2001 guaranteed bonus if for any
                  reason you leave before the end of 2001.

This letter generally contains the terms of your employment. You will be
required to sign the company's customary employment documents on your first day
of employment. While this letter contains some of the terms and conditions of
your employment, your employment with Covansys is at will. This means you are
free to terminate your employment at any time, for any reason, with or without
cause, and Covansys retains the same rights.

Mike, both Michael and I are delighted to extend to you this offer of
employment. Please note that the offer is valid for fifteen (15) days.
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Michael S. Duffey
August 21, 2001
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Please acknowledge your acceptance of this offer by signing one copy of this
letter and forwarding it to me in the enclosed envelope.

Sincerely yours,

Pat Meneely

                                        Accepted and Agreed:

                                        /s/ Michael S. Duffey      8/25/01
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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.2

                                LOANOUT AGREEMENT

           This LOANOUT AGREEMENT is entered into as of November 15, 2001 (the
"Agreement"), by and between Covansys Corporation, a Michigan corporation (the
"Company"), and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CD&R").

                                R E C I T A L S:

           A. The Company and CD&R are parties to a Consulting Agreement, dated
as of March 17, 2000 (the "Consulting Agreement"), between the Company and CD&R,
and an Indemnification Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2000 (the
"Indemnification Agreement"), among the Company, CD&R, CDR-Cookie Acquisition,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and CDR-Cookie Acquisition VI-A,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company.

           B. The Company desires to obtain the services of Mr. Ned Lautenbach
("Lautenbach"), the Co-Chairman of the Company and an employee of CD&R, to
perform, on an interim basis, the functions of Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, and CD&R is willing to make such services available to the Company upon
and subject to the terms and conditions hereof.

           C. This Agreement has been approved by the Board of Directors of the
Company (the "Board"), including by a majority of its disinterested directors.

           NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:

           1. Services, etc.

           CD&R will make available the services of Lautenbach to the Company
and the Company will make use of the services of Lautenbach (i) to serve, on an
interim basis, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commencing and
effective as of the date hereof, until the expiration of the Term (as defined in
Section 3 below) and (ii) to identify a suitable permanent replacement President
and Chief Executive Officer for the Company and to negotiate employment
arrangements with an identified candidate, which employment arrangements will be
subject to the approval of the Executive Committee of the Board and such
candidate. Lautenbach will be available to render such services on a part-time
basis mutually agreeable to the Company, CD&R and Lautenbach. Without limiting
the foregoing, Lautenbach will continue to serve as an employee of CD&R and may
serve as an officer or director of CD&R or other corporations or entities and
devote such time to performing such services as Lautenbach, in his sole
discretion, deems necessary or appropriate. The services of Lautenbach to be
made available to the

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Company and its subsidiaries hereunder will be deemed part of the services
provided by CD&R pursuant to the Consulting Agreement.

         2. Compensation.

         The Company agrees to pay to CD&R, as compensation for the services to
be rendered by Lautenbach hereunder, a fee of $500,000 per year in addition to
the Services Fee payable under the Consulting Agreement, but otherwise payable
in accordance with the terms of the Consulting Agreement. In the event
Lautenbach serves only a portion of a year as Chief Executive Officer, the fee
shall be pro rated.

         3. Term.

         (a) The term of this Agreement (the "Term") will commence as of the
date hereof and will terminate on the earliest to occur of (i) the date that is
ten business days following delivery of written notice of such termination by
either party to the other party hereto, (iii) the election of a successor Chief
Executive Officer of the Company by the Board or the Executive Committee of the
Board in accordance with the Company's by-laws, (ii) the termination of the
Consulting Agreement, and (iv) Lautenbach's death, permanent disability or
resignation from his employment with CD&R.

         (b) The expiration of the Term will not affect the continuing
effectiveness of the Consulting Agreement or the Indemnification Agreement, each
of which will continue to be in full force and effect and enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms. Without limiting the foregoing, the
Company will continue to pay and reimburse all fees, expenses and other amounts
as and when due under the Consulting Agreement and the Indemnification Agreement
and perform all of its other obligations thereunder.

         4. Indemnification.

         All performance by, and all actions or omissions of, CD&R or Lautenbach
under or in respect of this Agreement will be deemed to be pursuant to the
Consulting Agreement, and each of CD&R and Lautenbach will be entitled to the
benefits of the indemnification and other provisions of the Consulting Agreement
and the Indemnification Agreement.

         5. Independent Contractor Status.

         Each of CD&R and the Company agree that the furnishing of Lautenbach's
services hereunder by CD&R is solely as an independent contractor, with CD&R
retaining control over and responsibility for its own operations and personnel,
including Lautenbach. Neither CD&R nor any of its directors, officers, employees
or agents

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(including Lautenbach) shall, solely by virtue of this Agreement or the
arrangements hereunder, be considered employees, principals, partners,
co-venturers or agents of the Company.

         6. Notices.

         Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given or
made under this Agreement by one party to the other parties will be in writing
and shall be deemed to have been duly given and to be effective (i) on the date
of delivery if delivered personally or (ii) when sent if sent by prepaid
telegram, or mailed first-class, postage prepaid, by registered or certified
mail or confirmed facsimile transmission, as follows (or to such other address
as shall be given in writing by one party to the other parties in accordance
herewith):

         If to the Company to:

                  Covansys Corporation
                  32605 West Twelve Mile Road
                  Farmington Hills, Michigan  48334-339
                  Attn:  General Counsel

                  Telephone:        (248) 848-8660
                  Telecopy:         (248) 848-0109

         If to CD&R to:

                  Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc.
                  375 Park Avenue, 18th Floor
                  New York, New York  10152
                  Attn:  Kevin J. Conway

                  Telephone:        (212) 407-5200
                  Telecopy:         (212) 407-5252

         With a copy to:

                  Debevoise & Plimpton
                  919 Third Avenue
                  New York, New York  10022
                  Attn:  Franci J. Blassberg, Esq.

                  Telephone:        (212) 909-6000
                  Telecopy:         (212) 909-6836

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         7. General.

         (a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with the Consulting
Agreement and the Indemnification Agreement (i) contain the complete and entire
understanding and agreement of CD&R and the Company with respect to the subject
matter hereof, and (ii) supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings,
conditions and agreements, oral or written, express or implied, in respect of
the subject matter hereof, including the furnishing of the services by
Lautenbach hereunder. There are no representations or warranties of Lautenbach
or CD&R in connection with this Agreement or the services to be made available
hereunder, except as expressly made and contained in this Agreement.

         (b) Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for purposes
of convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.

         (c) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall
together constitute one and the same instrument.

         (d) Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective
successors and assigns, provided that neither CD&R nor the Company may assign
any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the express
written consent of the other party hereto.

         (e) Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A CONTRACT MADE
UNDER, AND IS TO BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY CONFLICTS LAWS THAT WOULD REQUIRE
THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. EACH OF THE COMPANY AND CD&R
HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOCATED
IN THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK SOLELY IN RESPECT OF THE
INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE
PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREE THAT (i) THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
APPROPRIATE VENUE FOR ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO SUCH
INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT SHALL BE IN SUCH A COURT, (ii) ALL CLAIMS WITH
RESPECT TO SUCH PROVISIONS SHALL BE HEARD AND DETERMINED EXCLUSIVELY IN SUCH A
COURT, (iii) ANY SUCH COURT SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE

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JURISDICTION OVER THE PERSON OF SUCH PARTIES AND OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER OF ANY
DISPUTE RELATING TO SUCH PROVISIONS AND (iv) EACH HEREBY WAIVES, AND AGREES NOT
TO ASSERT, ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS AND DEFENSES BASED ON FORUM, VENUE OR PERSONAL
OR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION AS THEY MAY RELATE TO SUCH AN ACTION, SUIT OR
PROCEEDING BEFORE SUCH A COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION
7(e), PROVIDED THAT ENFORCEMENT OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED BY SUCH A COURT MAY BE
SOUGHT IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. THE
COMPANY AND CD&R HEREBY CONSENT TO AND GRANT ANY SUCH COURT JURISDICTION OVER
THE PERSON OF SUCH PARTIES AND OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER OF ANY SUCH DISPUTE AND
AGREE THAT MAILING OF PROCESS OR OTHER PAPERS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH ACTION
OR PROCEEDING IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 6, OR IN SUCH OTHER MANNER AS
MAY BE PERMITTED BY LAW, SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT SERVICE THEREOF.

         (f) Waiver of Jury Trial. Each party acknowledges and agrees that any
controversy that may arise under this Agreement is likely to involve complicated
and difficult issues, and therefore it hereby irrevocably and unconditionally
waives any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any litigation
directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the
breach, termination or validity of this Agreement, or the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Each party certifies and acknowledges that (i)
no representative, agent or attorney of any other party has represented,
expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of
litigation, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver, (ii) it understands and has
considered the implications of this waiver, (iii) it makes this waiver
voluntarily, and (iv) it has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, among
other things, the mutual waivers and certifications contained in this Section
7(f).

         (g) Amendment; Waivers. No amendment, modification, supplement or
discharge of this Agreement, and no waiver hereunder, will be valid or binding
unless set forth in writing and duly executed by the party against whom
enforcement of the amendment, modification, supplement, discharge or waiver is
sought (and in the case of and the Company, approved by resolution of the Board
of Directors of the Company). Any such waiver will constitute a waiver only with
respect to the specific matter described in such writing and will in no way
impair the rights of the party granting such waiver in any other respect or at
any other time. Neither the waiver by any party hereto of a breach of or a
default under any of the provisions of this Agreement, nor the failure by any
party, on one or more occasions, to enforce any of the provisions of this
Agreement or to exercise any right or privilege hereunder, will be construed as
a waiver

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of any other breach or default of a similar nature, or as a waiver of any of
such provisions, rights or privileges hereunder. The rights and remedies herein
provided are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies that any
party may otherwise have at law or in equity or otherwise.

           IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their duly authorized
representatives to execute this Agreement as of the date first above written.

                                       COVANSYS CORPORATION

                                       By /s/ Rajendra B. Vattikuti
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                                            Name:   Rajendra B. Vattikuti
                                            Title:  Co-Chairman

                                       CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE, INC.

                                       By /s/ Joseph L. Rice, III
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                                            Name:   Joseph L. Rice, III
                                            Title:  Chairman

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