Cory-Ann,
Because of other commitments, I haven’t been able to spend as much time as I would have liked to investigate the set up cost issue. Further I apologize that this memo is incomplete and not in the proper form to report back to you. With that said, I was able to make a few phone calls to some marketers in California. I was also able to meet with my IT staff. Based upon these conversations I do believe the set up cost will be higher than have been estimated, maybe 50 but more likely 100 percent higher. I wish I could give you a more accurate estimate at this time, but this is the best I can do within the time constraints. I make this estimate based upon making a number of assumptions, with the two most important assumptions being, 1) that Oregon will make all the necessary adjustment to the California reporting system for Oregon, and, 2) That all reporters will have at least 6 months to review the Oregon reporting system in order to make the necessary changes within their organizations before reporting begins (programming, data input and staffing)
I really can not give an estimate of the on going reporting cost until we can review your reporting system. I am hoping my trip the California will help, however because of some of the uniqueness to Oregon’s program it might be difficult to fully anticipate all of these costs until that time.
I am in the office Monday and Tuesday next week, then traveling on business the rest of the week.
Thanks,
Lance Woodbury