The guide includes a detailed check list for reforming procurement documents, regulations, and practices. Complying with Charitable Choice and, in general, making government programs and procedures more hospitable to groups that have not historically worked with government, can require significant change in government policy and practice. Such changes are unlikely to take place without strong leadership. Regulations and statutes may need to be changed. Agency culture may require modification.
New direction needs to be imparted to overcome inertia.
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