Lets the Vatican have its way?  O'Malley's part of  the scam.  His job is to keep the phony commission in place, make it look like Francis and the Church cares, and wait for time to take its toll on those who believe the church should protect children.  He's probably hoping to ride this job into the vatican, once Francis resigns or dies.  He doesn't care.  Francis doesn't care.  Decent people do not get high ranking jobs in the vatican.