2023 ACA Philadelphia Program Book_153rd Congress of Correction

Saturday, Aug. 12 ▼ 2–3:30 p.m.

successfully integrate back into societal or family systems. • Identify common needs of returning citizens and articulate at least three ways non-profit/ faith-based organizations are attempting to meet those needs nationwide. • Name two action-oriented strategies that an influencer in the correctional field can implement to improve accessibility to reentry resources, engage communities, and/or support the CRN initiative. Moderator: Natalie Dabbs , Professional Development Coordinator, American Correctional Association, Alexandria, Virginia Speakers: Michael Castle , Acting Assistant Chaplaincy Administrator, Central Office of the BOP, Washington, D.C.; Christopher M. Houston , National Faith-Based Reentry Coordinator, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington, D.C. C-3C Improving Vendor Relationships: How the Michigan Department of Corrections Gets Contractors to Deliver Track: Prisons/Jails Room 201-C Learn how to create an integrated approach in managing vendor relationships to achieve the best outcomes for the Department and the State. We will explore the steps the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) took to develop a culture of vendor accountability

through the use of our proven compliance structure, whereby we conduct transparent, fair and value-based procurement, we identify risks, customize contract monitoring plans and hold vendors accountable to fulfill contract obligations. The result is called the MDOC Procurement, Monitoring and Compliance Division (PMCD) Learning Objectives: • The foundational knowledge needed to establish an effective Contract Monitoring and Compliance team in your agency (and discussion points for leadership to commit resources). • Identifying stakeholder roles and responsibilities within dynamic contract partnerships (and proven strategies to navigate those partnerships). • How to create an integrated approach for managing vendor relationships based on contract risk to achieve the best outcomes for your department (and your state). Moderator: Lia Gulick , Deputy Director, Budget and Operations Administration, Michigan Department of Corrections. Lansing, Michigan Speakers: Andrew Fotenakes , Contract Manager, Procurement, Monitoring and Compliance Division, Michigan Department of Corrections, Lansing, Michigan; Lia Gulick , Deputy Director, Budget and Operations Administration, Michigan Department of Corrections. Lansing, Michigan; Julie Hamp ,

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