The State Department's Consular Affairs Bureau CIO Has Resigned

Kirit Amin cited frustration with senior management and what he called bad contracts as the reason for his departure. Amin also criticized Consular staff, whom he said have resisted change. He told Federal News Radio instead of fixing expensive contracts, State would rather cover them up. He said he'll work for State CIO Susan Swart until he is able to find another job in government. The recommendation to not leave government altogether, Amin said, came from Federal CIO Steven Van Roekel