Procurement and procurement policies have been a hot topic for local governments for some time. There are significant risks and responsibility associated with everyday procurement activities. With a national spend of over $34 billion, and a state spend over $2.5 billion, local government is big business in Australia and WA. There have been inquiries and instances of noncompliance with procurement rules, which have resulted in negative press coverage, and ratepayers holding local government in lower esteem. John Filippone, Director at Procurement Plus, will run through the essentials of procurement in local government, drawing upon his years of experience at State Government, WALGA and Procurement Plus. You will be surprised what you don't know!
Program:
10.00am Welcome and LG Professionals WA Update
10.15am WALGA Update
10.40am DLGSC Update
10.45am Procurement 101: You'd be surprised what you don't know!
John Filippone, Procurement Plus
11.15am Question and Answer Session with John Filippone
11.45am Close