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Accountable public purchasing

Where should purchasing-policy checks occur so departments can correct problems before committing public funds?

The report says many Purchasing compliance checks occur after awards or purchases. This discussion asks how earlier review and clear responsibilities could work without presuming a specific transaction was unlawful.

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Timing determines whether oversight can prevent a problem or only identify it afterward.

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Sonoma County Purchasing – Big Dollars with Low Operational Oversight

Report section
Discussion: Purchasing Process Oversight
Source citation
Sonoma County Purchasing – Big Dollars with Low Operational Oversight, Discussion: Purchasing Process Oversight, PDF page 10.
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