The District’s program to help guide construction and other city contracts to local business owners has been an easy target for abuse since the city has, until recently, had a single enforcement agent to monitor participating businesses.

But the mayor’s office says it is taking steps to turn things around and make it easier for the city to crack down on companies that exploited the program.

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