NSW bureaucrats have been questioned about progress on the state government’s commitment to increase local procurement.
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Local preference in procurement a potential integrity risk, ICAC says
The NSW corruption watchdog has argued against government procurement policies that preference local suppliers.
Govt caught out over dodgy procurement of parking app
A trial of a parking app was ‘rushed and expedient’ and bypassed proper procurement processes.
Inquiry to investigate NSW procurement practices
A NSW parliamentary committee will consider how the government can boost value for money and ensure accountability and ethics in procurement.
Govt releases RFT for mobile coverage audit
The federal government has released a request for tender for a $20 million national audit to identify mobile black spots.
NSW departments gave overlapping work worth $2.5m to same contractor
A consultant was awarded overlapping contracts by two different NSW government departments worth a total of $2.5 million.
Report finds procurement panels stifling competition
Commonwealth procurement panels are stifling competition, a parliamentary inquiry has found.
National Rail Advocate appointed to drive local manufacture
The federal government has appointed a National Rail Manufacturing Advocate.
Audit finds $423m cost blowout in future frigates program
An audit of the Future Frigates program has a found a $423m cost blowout, delays, and a lack of focus on value for money.
WA to transition from GovNext program
WA says its GovNext ICT procurement program is no longer needed and state agencies will move to new ICT purchasing arrangements next year.