Statewide Procurement Practices in California Proposed Reforms Should Help Safeguard State Resources, but the Potential for Misuse Remains

Audit report by the California State Auditor concerning statewide procurement practices. This report concludes that, while proposed reforms to procurement practices should help safeguard state resources, additional changes should be made to reduce the potential for misuse. Ensuring that the State receives the best value when acquiring goods & services requires all state departments to make changes in their purchasing procedures. In addition, the Dept. of General Services needs to strengthen its review of sole-source contracts & emergency purchases & its oversight of other state purchasing activities, including the use of the Calif. Multiple Award Schedules & master service agreements. Charts & tables.Howle, Elaine M. is the author of 'Statewide Procurement Practices in California Proposed Reforms Should Help Safeguard State Resources, but the Potential for Misuse Remains' with ISBN 9780756733384 and ISBN 0756733383.