Complex sentence: Rather than establish state priorities, describe organizational systems, or identify state goals, activities, or accountability mechanisms, the purpose of a state plan was to serve as a contract between the state and Federal governments, assuring adherence to Federal requirements and procedures.
Split into simpler sentences: Rather than establish State priorities, describe organizational systems, identify State goals, activities, or accountability mechanisms. Instead, the purpose of a state plan was to serve as a contract between the State and Federal governments, assuring adherence to Federal requirements and procedures.