Sharp rise in value of state contract deviations
But Corruption Watch notes that while deviations can raise red flags, they do not necessarily indicate abuse of the public procurement system
20 September 2023 - 16:09
The value of contract deviations by organs of state declined markedly in the 2022/23 financial year but the number increased dramatically, a report on procurement risk trends has revealed.
The Procurement Watch Report on Procurement Risk Trends on contract expansions and contract deviations was compiled by Corruption Watch together with Stellenbosch procurement law professor Geo Quinot. The data was drawn from reports submitted to the Treasury by all procuring organs of state...
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