Alternative Modes of Procurement Used More Frequently Than Competitive Bidding
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2024
Severity: HighRecommendation: Unknown
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What Happened?
Category: Procurement and Contract ManagementIssue: Non-complianceThe agency used special shortcut purchasing methods more often than open competitive bidding, which is only allowed in exceptional cases and risks getting worse value for money.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"Alternative Modes of Procurement were more frequently used than Competitive Bidding."