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Purchasing in the Victorian public
sector involves significant annual outlays. Spending on goods and
services is typically the largest item for agencies after employee
costs. In 2005-06, public sector expenditure on goods and services
was $14.8 billion.
Given the importance of purchasing and
the inherent risks, sound management of purchasing is a key goal
for the Government and the community. This audit sought to provide
assurance that contracting and tendering practices in selected
agencies complied with government policy and procedures, and
delivered the expected outcomes for the public sector.
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