In this week’s newsreel, the Auditor General of Canada finds a “frequent disregard” for procurement rules in a report on consulting deals; Ontario and Manitoba face sole-sourcing probes; South Africa approves a new procurement law; the Dominican Republic, India, and Hawaii deal with bid protest intrigues; a retired US four-star admiral is arrested over bribery allegations; and the national contractor’s association brings a lawsuit against Biden’s “close-shop” bidding scheme.
Canada’s AG Finds “Frequent Disregard” of Procurement Rules
Watchdog Launches Probe into ServiceOntario Sole-Souring
Manitoba Minister Fails to Disclose Personal Direct Award
South Africa Approves Procurement Reforms
Dominican Republic Criticized Over Bid Protest Delays
India Pushes Back on Bid Protest Arbitrations
Bidder Brings Protest Over Hawaiian Ambulance Tender
