Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2024
154. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the measures that will be taken to end non-compliance with national procurement rules in all bodies that receive Government funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40694/24]
View answerPublic procurement practices are subject to audit and scrutiny under the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Act 1993, and the Local Government Reform Act 2014. Individual Accounting Officers are responsible for ensuring that their public procurement functions are discharged in line with the standard accounting and procurement rules and procedures and are publicly accountable for expenditure incurred. Individual contracting authorities are responsible for establishing arrangements for ensuring the proper conduct of their affairs, including conformance to standards of good governance and accountability with regard to procurement.
The OGP, a division of my Department, supports public sector bodies in meeting their public procurement obligations though the provision of a range of supports including procurement guidelines and template documentation, and also through proactive engagement with Government Departments and Agencies.
