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REPORTAR FRAUDE, DESPERDICIO O ABUSO
  • Recommendation Number: 2022-AT-1002-001-B
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: Septiembre 16, 2022
Closed Date:
Marzo 30, 2023

Update its procurement policy to clearly define the process, which includes timing and the procurement types, for conducting an independent cost estimate and a price analysis.

Publication Report

2022-AT-1002 | Septiembre 16, 2022

The State of North Carolina Generally Had Capacity and Mostly Followed Disbursement Requirements, but Its Procurement Process Needs Improvement

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