The seminar addressed current challenges in procurement processes, the practical application of legislation, the management of potential risks, and the strengthening of internal control mechanisms.
A seminar entitled “Organization of Public Procurement and Key Audit Findings in the Field” was jointly organized by the Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for employees of a number of budgetary organizations and public legal entities.
The main objective of the seminar was to enhance the capacity of specialists working in the field of public procurement in order to prevent potential deficiencies, as well as to present preventive approaches and effective control mechanisms.
During the event, Vugar Gulmammadov, Chairman of the Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Elnur Baghirov, Chairman of the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, delivered opening remarks.
The speakers provided information on the consistent measures being implemented to establish an open and competitive environment in public procurement, the improvement of legislation in the relevant field, and the importance of audit findings for ensuring more efficient organization of procurement processes.
The importance of institutional structures, operational capacities and market conditions that support the implementation of an improved legal framework based on the recommendations of the audit authority was also highlighted.
As part of the event, representatives of the organizing institutions delivered presentations. The presentations covered the proper determination of the estimated procurement value, preparation of tender documents in accordance with legislative requirements, evaluation of suppliers’ bids, cases involving the disqualification of suppliers from procurement procedures, as well as the rules governing the preparation of procurement contracts.
It was noted that conducting audits in the field of public procurement is particularly important for strengthening internal control mechanisms and, in particular, for identifying and addressing potential risks in a timely manner.
The main challenges observed during procurement processes were highlighted at the event. Discussions were held based on practical examples, and participants’ questions were answered.
