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Jun 18, 2024government procurementcommission on auditbids and awards committeesmall value procurementadministrative lawpublic accountability
Navigating Government Procurement: Avoiding Liability in Disallowed Transactions
Learn how the Supreme Court held BAC members liable for flawed procurement, and how to avoid audit disallowances.
Apr 27, 2022government procurementbids and awards committeedirect contractingadministrative liabilityra 9184public 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.
Mar 12, 2003government procurementcommission on auditpublic spendingadministrative lawgsisprocurement standards
Government Procurement Quality Standards Prevail Over Expediency in Public Spending
Supreme Court affirms COA disallowance of GSIS payment for non-conforming generator, upholding strict procurement standards over expediency.