Federal agencies "squashed" the Y2K bug, according to Y2K czar John Koskinen. But the bug didn't go without a fight. Here's a recap of the three years of coverage GovExec.com devoted to the year 2000 problem.
01-13-00:Federal Y2K glitches compiled
01-05-00:FAA failed to do security checks of Y2K contractors
01-04-00:Minor Y2K glitches reported as feds return to work
01-03-00:Y2K has little effect on military operations
01-03-00:Lawmaker says he suppressed report on FAA and Y2K
01-01-00:Agencies report smooth sailing in Y2K transition
12-28-99:Agencies say they're ready for Y2K eve
12-22-99:SSA reiterates its readiness for Y2K
12-21-99:State, embassies brace for Y2K
12-17-99:Pentagon gives thumbs-up on Y2K readiness
12-15-99:Agencies are 99.9 percent ready for year 2000
12-14-99:Report: Y2K bug will have only mild impact
12-10-99:Government open for business on Jan. 3
12-07-99:USDA gets by Y2K problem with stopgap plan
12-07-99:Federal employees abroad can flee Y2K
12-06-99:Y2K planning pays off at Miami VA hospital
12-06-99:Y2K czar calls for computer security funding
11-22-99:Final Y2K report card is cautiously optimistic
11-18-99:Y2K costs government, businesses $100 billion
11-16-99:Federal Y2K center almost ready for prime time
11-11-99:Clinton says Y2K bug won't plague agencies
11-05-99:FBI demonstrates Y2K readiness
11-01-99:Agencies get ready to rumble with Y2K
10-14-99:Officials say Y2K effects could linger for weeks
10-05-99:Fiscal Y2K start causes minor computer problems
09-23-99:Expect Y2K glitches, Senators say
09-22-99:Pentagon prepares for possible Y2K attack
09-20-99:Clinton Cabinet meets to discuss Y2K issues
09-15-99:State Department issues no Y2K travel warnings
09-14-99:OMB: Y2K work almost complete
09-14-99:U.S., Russia agree to form Y2K warning center
09-13-99:Agencies slowing down in last leg of Y2K race
09-08-99:DoD checks Y2K status at overseas bases
09-08-99:Agencies expect few 9-9-99 computer glitches
08-26-99:Y2K workers get to keep 'use-it-or-lose-it' leave
08-24-99:Y2K teaches value of cooperation
08-18-99:Y2K chief: Internet to function just fine
08-10-99:New DoD office to monitor Y2K transition
08-06-99:Y2K czar says feds can't fix state, local problems
08-05-99:Computer security threats go beyond Y2K
07-30-99:Feds draw lessons for computer security from Y2K
07-26-99: Local Y2K readiness uncertain
07-23-99: Cohen: DoD has Y2K bug under control
07-15-99: DoD Y2K test almost glitch-free
07-15-99: Half of big cities lagging in Y2K efforts
07-09-99: People may be worst Y2K problem
07-08-99: GAO: Defense Y2K testing meets standards
07-06-99: Contractor gives military Y2K fix for free
07-06-99: Senate Y2K report a big seller
06-23-99: Agencies shifting IT dollars to Y2K
06-21-99: Senators say Y2K crisis center is moving too slowly
06-17-99: OMB says Y2K cost estimate now tops $8 billion
06-15-99: Agencies' systems pass Y2K test, but programs fail
05-25-99: Y2K czar calls for local discussions
05-20-99: OPM: pay, benefits systems Y2K-ready
05-13-99: Only minor glitches found in Y2K test at base
05-11-99: Clinton administration defends Y2K spending
05-05-99: Republicans blast agencies' spending on Y2K
05-04-99: DoD says personnel files safe from Y2K problems
04-29-99: House panel wants info about Y2K and health care
04-23-99: Y2K czar takes message to kids
04-22-99: Federal Y2K czar offers upbeat assessment
04-21-99: Senators want NATO to target Y2K
04-20-99: New bill designates Y2K test day
04-19-99: Federal Y2K hotline logs 100K calls
04-15-99: Y2K czar warns of funding cuts
04-14-99: TSP Board says fed funds will be safe after Y2K
04-14-99: OMB official: Senate set to grab Y2K money
04-07-99: International Y2K effort launched
04-01-99: After Y2K, hacking will be next big issue
04-01-99: Almost all agency systems meet Y2K deadline
03-31-99: Senators to look at Y2K contingency plans
03-26-99: White House sets poor Y2K example
03-23-99: DoD official says pay will be OK, despite Y2K
03-23-99: Local governments lag in Y2K preparedness
03-22-99: Y2K czar to fly New Year's Eve
03-19-99: OMB: Some agencies will miss Y2K deadline
03-16-99: FAA says it's on track to solve Y2K problem
03-15-99: Y2K czar: Fight hysteria, complacency
03-08-99: Nation's buildings OK for Y2K
03-03-99: Senators assess the bumpy road to Y2K
03-03-99: Auditors: DoD must look at big Y2K picture
03-02-99: Senators, DOJ wrestle over Y2K
03-01-99: GAO says HCFA will fix Y2K bug in time
02-25-99: IRS faces last-minute work to solve Y2K problem
02-22-99: Agencies get high marks for Y2K progress
02-18-99: OPM offers Y2K stress reduction tips
02-17-99: Y2K, security are priorities, CIOs say
02-12-99: Feds lead the way on Y2K, official says
02-03-99: Feds may get extra Y2K day off
02-02-99: Y2K remains top tech priority in 2000 budget
01-21-99: Panels hear warnings on state of Y2K preparedness
01-20-99: Hamre: Y2K won't stop DoD pay
01-15-99: DoD says key systems will be Y2K-ready
01-08-99: New toll-free number to provide Y2K help
12-29-98: Clinton says Social Security is ready for Y2K
12-23-98: Y2K deadline comes early at Labor Department
12-09-98: Federal Y2K costs up to $6.4 billion
12-03-98: Y2K czar offers advice on crisis control
11-30-98: DoD nuke agency faulted for Y2K tests
11-24-98: Agencies again get low grades for Y2K efforts
11-10-98: States slow on Y2K fixes for welfare programs
10-28-98: Y2K poses personnel challenges for agencies
10-19-98: Y2K czar sees progress, problems
10-16-98: House asks for more Y2K progress reports
09-29-98: FAA chief says agency is on track for Y2K
09-10-98: Horn gives feds 'D' on Y2K effort
09-03-98: Gore pushes agencies to step up Y2K fixes
09-01-98: GAO: State Department too slow on Y2K
08-19-98: Cohen calls DoD's Y2K progress 'insufficient'
08-07-98: GAO: FAA may run out of time for Y2K fixes
08-07-98: Y2K problem hangs up HCFA reforms
08-04-98: FAA says most key systems are Y2K-ready
07-29-98: DoD deputy discusses Y2K woes
07-28-98: Y2K czar says feds will meet deadline
07-20-98: Appropriations bill: Sex, pay and Y2K
07-15-98: SBA says it will meet Y2K deadline
07-14-98: Clinton unveils Y2K strategy
07-06-98: Missile range tests millennium bomb
06-23-98: Chief of House Y2K panel pledges funds
06-22-98: The Exterminators
06-18-98: GOP truce collapses over Y2K spending
06-15-98: Senator: Y2K power outage looms
06-11-98: OMB cracks down on Y2K slowpokes
06-03-98: Federal Y2K efforts slowing down, Horn says
05-21-98: Koskinen: Y2K problem is time, not money
05-18-98: Forbes slams Gore over Y2K efforts
05-01-98: Y2K czar rolls up his sleeves
04-20-98: Senate forms year 2000 committee
04-16-98: IRS chief says Y2K fixes must come before reform
04-15-98: OPM grants hiring flexibilities for Y2K jobs
03-19-98: Koskinen Casts Wide Y2K Net
03-18-98: Y2K Czar Speaks Out
03-12-98: Most Y2K Fixes Not Done
03-05-98: Y2K Efforts Get Low Grades
02-27-98: IRS Programmers Get Bonuses
02-05-98: The Year 2000 Czar
02-02-98: Ready the Y2K Tourniquets
01-22-98: Air Force Y2K Costs May Rise
01-16-98: Katzen Leaves IT Gap at OMB
01-06-98: GOP Steps Up Y2K Pressure
12-17-97: OMB Pushes Up Y2K Deadline
12-16-97: Y2K Database Spurs Controversy
12-12-97: White House Y2K Crackdown
12-11-97: Horn: Y2K Not A-OK
12-05-97: Agencies Snag Y2K Funds
11-10-97: SSA: A Pothole in the Road to 2000
10-06-97: The Year 2000 Lobbyists
09-15-97: Year 2000: Agencies Lagging
09-08-97: Bumps in Road to Year 2000?
08-27-97: Year 2000 Clock Ticking
08-15-97: Y2K Problem May Disrupt Pay
07-03-97: Y2K Progress: Agencies are on Schedule
05-01-97: Year 2000 Deadline Not Negotiable
04-23-97: Air Force's Year 2000 Solution
03-28-97: Seeking Year 2000 Answers
02-25-97: Year 2000 Failures Likely
02-14-97: The Year 2000 Gap
NEXT STORY: Government Technology Leadership Awards