US EditionOmbud Calls for ‘Overhaul’ of Federal Procurement System
OTTAWA, CANADA, JUL 8 – Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic recommends a Vendor Performance Management system to improve accountability and address poor contractor performance in federal procurement.
- Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic released a report Tuesday calling for an overhaul of Canada's federal procurement system.
- Jeglic said the system's complexity and siloed responsibilities prevent clear accountability and hamper some Canadian contractors from bidding.
- The report recommends creating a Chief Procurement Officer to centralize oversight, a vendor performance management system, unified procurement rules, and ethical AI use.
- Jeglic emphasized that the core problem lies in the complexity of the system, which is failing to serve all participants effectively, and highlighted the billions spent annually.
- The recommendations suggest that centralizing defence procurement and improving transparency could modernize contracting and provide better value for taxpayers.
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