The main reason the institutional structure of the procurement system is important concerns the overlap between levels of governmental functions, which leads to coordination and regulatory problems in purchasing. As a consequence of blurred lines of authority, interpretations of what is appropriate in procurement can be frustratingly muddled in a federal system. In such an environment, local capture can lead to corruption opportunities in one area of the country while not in others. Thus, at the very least, an integrated system of procurement standards and operating procedures is needed for fighting corruption; this can be aided through increased cooperative procurement among regional and local governments.