![]() Mr Lalchan told the PAC that the OPR has not been able to respond to requests to investigate 18 matters or send findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions in instances where breaches have been discovered. Unfortunately, after all this time the OPR is still unable to do that and, therefore, cannot challenge companies that fail to adhere to proper procurement practices. ![]() ![]() This is an entity which, according to the act, will conduct audits and periodic inspections of public bodies, issue directions to them and, where applicable, fines of up to $100,000 can be imposed for failure to comply. ![]() This sorry situation was revealed by Procurement Regulator Moonilal Lalchan who, in testimony before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday, described the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) as “toothless.” It is disappointing that the protracted and circuitous effort to establish a proper procurement regime in this country is still ongoing.Īlthough the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act, 2015, was assented to seven years ago and subsequently amended by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (Amendment) Act, 2016, it has only been partially proclaimed.
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