Our institution is currently working on Y2K issues as they relate to
computers and data.  We are definitely looking at our internal information
systems.  Contractually, we are including in all new contracts a compliance
clause, but only when the contracted work involves significant data
collection or analysis.

My question -

Is anyone requiring subcontractors (existing or new) to provide proof of a
Y2K plan for financial and administrative purposes?  We have started to
receive letters requesting that we sign and return as confirmation, proof
that we are Y2K compliant (or working towards), and that our administrative
systems will not disrupt our ability to meet our contractual agreement.  I'm
curious if this is something that we should be thinking about.....

Any comments are appreciated...

Meghan Carter
Deputy Administrator, Dept of Health Policy and Mgmt
School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University

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