United Nations Procurement Processes Undergo Extensive Reform Program
United Nations Procurement Processes Undergo Extensive Reform Program
In response to internal and external pressures, the United Nations (UN) has been undergoing an extensive program of fundamental procurement reform.
News reports and publications have told the story of the “Oil for Food” scandal at the United Nations Procurement Service (UNPS). Just prior to the guilty plea of Alexander Yakovlev, the former UN procurement officer, to conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and taking bribes, the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) was engaged to complete a general assessment of the UNPS. In NIGP’s Procurement Management Assistance Program (PMAP) findings, Consultants Stefan Rollwage and William Brady noted several areas for improvement in their procurement systems and practices. “Assessment of UNPS Procurement Processes” stressed the need to enhance transparency, simplify vendor registration, leverage use of the Internet, increase field and technical support, and streamline procedures.
To view the 49-page report in pdf format, visit: www.govinfo.bz/5196-261.
