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Full review – Scheduled update
Section 0401 Overview – Added bullet on GAO guidance source
Section 0402 Revisions – Moved older revisions to Appendix A per format standard
Section 0403 Definitions – Moved description content from policy as information lacking policy direction
Section 040501 General Policies – New general policies section per format standard
Section 040503 Ceremonies – Reduced gala events coverage (consolidation)
Section 040505 Special Circumstances – Removed coverage of VHA residents’ meals as statute is not a direct reference; defer to VHA policy coverage
Sections 0405, 0406 and Appendix H – Removed agency and title detail in GAO opinion references presented as it is unnecessary detail
Appendix E – Add OGC White Paper on Options for Use of Excess VA Food
Appendix G – Added Q&A on t-shirt purchase for Outreach
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