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Confronted recently about L.A. Unified’s exasperating payroll scandal, the district’s chief operating officer acknowledged that, after nearly a year, he still can’t promise that the problem is solved. “We have,” he said, as if this would reassure, “a higher degree of confidence than ever before that we are accurate.” That’s an answer unworthy of a student, much less a leader. So, Supt. Brewer, yes, we expect more. But you have our sympathies as well.