The path to standardizing race and gender neutral measures among agencies Community of Practice The Community of Practice (CoP) provides support for agencies including resources such as model polices, tools and best practices as well as training support Piloting: Six agencies representing 2/3 of state spending*
Existing CoP Toolbox Current Voluntary Measures • Improved agency guidance and support voluntary goals • Established model contract language • Created guidance on targeted community engagement and outreach • Merged statewide small business information for easier access • Updated and merged resources for technical assistance • Improved certification process • Utilized inclusion plans in public works contracting
In Progress • Establish nine model policies • Provide guidance on supplier diversity training options and best practices • Establish internal agency culture action team • Utilize state’s data sources to help inform supplier diversity efforts • Improve methodology for tracking and monitoring good faith efforts • Include diverse spending data from purchase cards • Conduct proof of concept;
Check, adjust and expand CoP toolbox
Additional agencies join the CoP
Check, adjust and expand toolbox
measuring participation in client services and provider contracts
Subcabinet agencies and partners
WashingtonState DEPARTMENTOF SOCIALHEALTH SERVICES
*Represent 2/3 of state spending
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