Corruption risks associated with supplier panels (October 2023)
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Summary
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The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption explains corruption risks in agencies’ internal supplier panels.
It examines how suppliers are selected, how work is allocated and how panels are maintained.
The Commission cautions that weaknesses in selecting panel members can leave later purchasing vulnerable to corruption.
The Commission recommends formal contracting arrangements and a panel administrator to monitor purchasing, prices, due diligence and conflicts of interest.
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- Recommendation
Agencies should therefore treat formation of a supplier panel with the same level of formality and probity as a procurement exercise.
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