[Superman]

Goran is right on and Redbeard is offering good advice. I'm not in IT, but rather Labor Relations, but I'm the absolute caricature of blabbermouthiness. I routinely splay the cards across the table and insist that others do the same. VERY candid. It's shocking and charming and effective. That's my advice. Lay it out for them. But first.....do your homework. Not only would it be necessary for you to attend the meeting very prepared to answer questions, and with at least one proposal that will resolve the problem, you probably should go in there with an understanding of the boss' perspective. His budget is probably not a secret. The cycle of the budget, what was allocated last time, the history of the IT budget, other pressures, etc. But really, the meeting will be very simple in another sense. You'll be telling them that their IT system is falling like a house of cards and if some correct decisions are not made soon, you will be moving on to another employer/client who is prepared to respect and support IT.