Raines' Rule #3 says agencies' IT investments should: Support work processes that have been simplified or otherwise redesigned to reduce costs, improve effectiveness, and make maximum use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology.    (38GN)

Insert here any lessons that have been learned since this "rule" was issued by OMB ten years ago:    (38GO)

Insert here information on roads that have not been taken and why they have not been taken with respect to this "rule":    (38GP)

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