computer payment system

A new computer system for paying North Dakota's Medicaid bills will be delayed until April 2011, said an executive who apologized Tuesday to state lawmakers for his company's tardiness in finishing the $62.5 million project.

"I understand when you sign up with a partner, you put your own reputation and credibility at stake, and I understand your disappointment in us," said Mark Boxer, a senior vice president for the software's developer, Affiliated Computer Services Inc. ( ACS - news - people ) of Dallas.