In this week’s international procurement news, Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer raises concerns over military procurement shortfalls, the UK and New Zealand enact national security procurement reforms and streamline contracting procedures, Ireland is sued over a coast guard tender, Australia’s auditor slams the government’s furniture purchases, New South Wales suspends PwC over leaks, Malta breaches confidentiality in a dialogue process, Bosnia rejects a bid over false documents, an Iowa town faces a record-keeping financial scandal, and the GAO rejects a $9B bid protest.

Canada’s PBO Raises Concerns About Military Procurement

UK Creates Procurement National Security Office

NZ Reforms National Security Procurement Rules

UK to Reduce Red Tape in Post-Brexit Bill

New Zealand Portal Streamlines Procurement

Ireland Sued Over Coast Guard Tender

Australian Audit Slams Furniture Purchases

NSW Suspends PwC Contract Over Leaks

Malta Breaches Confidentiality During Dialogue Process

Bosnian Tunnel Bid Disqualified Over False Documents

Iowa Town Audit Finds Record-Keeping Gaps

GAO Rejects $9B Military Bid Protest