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Apr 27, 2022 government procurement bids and awards committee direct contracting administrative liability ra 9184 public bidding

Upholding Government Procurement Standards: The Duty of Bids and Awards Committees to Ensure Lawful Transactio

The Supreme Court clarifies that Bids and Awards Committees must justify direct contracting and cannot rely blindly on recommendations, ensuring lawful government procurement.

Apr 27, 2022 government-procurement direct-contracting administrative-liability ra-9184 ombudsman public-officers

Direct Contracting in Government Procurement: When Exemptions Lead to Liability

The Supreme Court clarifies when direct contracting in government procurement is allowed and when it leads to administrative liability for public officers.

Jan 12, 2021 public procurement direct contracting overpricing ra 3019 ra 9184 sandiganbayan

Direct Contracting and Overpricing in Government Purchases: Lessons from Lee v. Sandiganbayan

The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a governor for direct contracting and overpricing fertilizers, clarifying the limits of this procurement mode.

Apr 21, 2015 government procurement public bidding direct contracting comelec gpra election law

Public Bidding vs Direct Contracting: Supreme Court on COMELEC's PCOS Procurement

Supreme Court rules COMELEC gravely abused discretion in direct contracting with Smartmatic for PCOS repair, reaffirming public bidding as general rule.