White Paper - Public Sector Procurement

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Author

Stephen Linden

BBus Dip Acctg PFIIA CPA FGIA MAICD

Date

2025

Topics Explored

Governance

Format

White Paper

Extract/Description

This white paper provides guidance on control and risk reduction in public sector procurement.

Key Points

1. There are myriad regulations, legislation and policies applicable to public sector procurement that do not apply in private sector procurement.
2. Most governments publish their policies and guidelines on their respective websites.
3. The procurement method to be selected will be dependent on the nature, size (volume) and complexity of the goods or services to be procured.
4. There are a number of types of procurement reviews which may be undertaken individually or may be components of a larger review.

Relevant Industries

Public Sector

Level of Assumed Knowledge

Intermediate

Aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards

N/A