When you have projects that need to achieve immediate scale, it's easy to see how these projects cost a lot of money. And contrary to popular belief, many peopl

When you have projects that need to achieve immediate scale, it's easy to see how these projects cost a lot of money. And contrary to popular belief, many people in government do care about efficiency and productivity. However, every government agency is constrained by a myriad of laws that the private sector doesn't have to contend with. Many projects require the approval of tax payers, who often don't see the direct value in investing in software as it isn't very tangible. Finally, that's not to say there aren't bad actors in government and the contractors that serve them. But the same is also true for those who operate solely in the private sector as well.