The text is a response to a memorandum regarding Indian Housing Authorities' management capability for new housing projects. The Regional Administrator is developing a policy clarification applicable to all IHAs nationwide, providing interim guidance for Oklahoma IHAs. The text emphasizes the importance of defining acceptable rent collections levels and developing systematic approaches for long-term improvement. It also stresses the need for leniency towards families facing genuine hardships, while urging the Area Office to consider each IHA application individually based on its merits.