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Apr 27, 2022government-procurementdirect-contractingadministrative-liabilityra-9184ombudsmanpublic-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.