I asked the question as a point. I had a boss once in a similar situation.
Money had been allocated for a technical project with funds from a
non-technical department (the department had gone off on their own with out
much IS support). To make a long story short, the project failed, and my
boss (read ID Director) ended up with the equipment and some of the budget.

Sometimes chaos is a time of opportunity. By your statement, your Analysts
have discharged their duty by notifying management of the excessive outlay
for vaporware. Perhaps it's time to take lessons from the vulture.

I wish you the best of luck in any event.

-----Original Message-----
From: Al [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 2:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: IT Project Implementation


The money is in their pocket but we are expected to justify every peny of
it. Thats why our analysts are being asked if incuring $50K is justified
before even placing an order. Talk of being pushed against a rock and a hard
place!
Al