Webinar on Developing and Maintaining Effective Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Topic: Developing Effective Policies and Procedures for the Procurement Function.

Procurement, much like other finance functions in public agencies is governed by policies and procedures. It is threfore important to make sure that such policies and procedures are comprehensive, relevant, up-to-date. In this session, the presenter will disuss the important role that a robust financial/procurement policy framework and the implementation of best practices play in successfully managing a finance department and the procurement function specifically.  Why does the success and integrity of your procurement function depend on instituting an effective framework of procedures and controls that is built on a foundation of thoughtful policies?  The presenter will answer this question and focus on the role that well thought out and comprehensive policies play in avoiding problems that can otherwise occur.  Resources for filling gaps in your existing procurement practices and case studies on the benefits associated with these effor…