Ropy numbers, misclassified contracts: concerns over government outsourcing
Public servants hope ongoing reviews will address increasing government use of consultancies, but analysts warn poor reporting will hinder efforts.
15 October, 2018Public servants hope ongoing reviews will address increasing government use of consultancies, but analysts warn poor reporting will hinder efforts.
15 October, 2018Local government is failing to ensure probity and value for money in their procurement practices, an audit suggests.
11 October, 2018Creating a welcoming environment for suppliers is often perceived as the antithesis of sound public procurement but it’s an essential part of any successful plan.
8 October, 2018Like their international counterparts, Australian governments at state and federal level are moving to ensure their procurement can benefit start-ups.
27 September, 2018Western Australia’s largest energy provider has announced it will provide employment to 70 workers living with a disability.
20 September, 2018Better contract management offers a new way to add real and lasting value.
7 September, 2018NSW Government agencies are failing to comply with procurement requirements when engaging consultants, audit finds.
6 September, 2018Experts say the Modern Slavery Act will significantly impact how governments and companies procure goods and services, so why aren’t more procurement managers ready?
16 August, 2018Over 100 buyers and 50 sellers are now using the NSW Government’s new ICT procurement platform, which has streamlined contracts and registration for vendors.
9 August, 2018The new Defence Support Services panel of 580 firms seems like a lot but its hard work spending $36 billion properly, so there may be method in the apparent madness.
3 August, 2018The Commonwealth’s Indigenous Procurement Policy has clearly achieved the key policy goals but its broader success is harder to evaluate.
16 July, 2018Commonwealth departments and state and local governments would adopt more explicit ‘green procurement’ policies under measures recommended by a Senate committee.
2 July, 2018Fair Work Ombudsman warns local governments could be liable if their contractors breach workplace laws after finding non-compliance in the supply chains of nearly two thirds of surveyed councils.
28 June, 2018Major Australian engineering and design firms are calling on Australian governments to adopt a new policy for ethical and fair dealings with private contractors.
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