The Procurement Blog
Expert guidance and best practices for making efficient, compliant procurements.
Maintaining audit-ready procurement documentation is critical for organizations receiving federal funds. The Uniform Guidance procurement standards require recipients to document every step of their p...
Managing contracts effectively is crucial for nonprofits striving to maximize impact while maintaining transparency and compliance. Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software has become an essential...
Audited financial statements are one of the most important documents you can use to support effective third-party due diligence. As the adage says, "The numbers don't lie."
However, analyzing a vendo...
A Partner Code of Conduct (PCC) is a powerful tool your organization can use to maintain productive, ethical, and compliant relationships with contractors, subrecipients, and other third-party partner...
If your organization receives funding from various sources—federal, state, local governments, or private foundations—keeping up with different procurement requirements can feel overwhelming. However, ...
Ensuring fair and open competition in procurement is a requirement for organizations receiving federal financial assistance. These standards foster competition, eliminate favoritism, and ensure respon...
Updating your organization’s procurement policies is crucial for complying with the 2024 Uniform Guidance. However, crafting compliant policy language that’s easy to understand and actionable can be c...
It’s not uncommon for organizations to face issues with contractors who fail to meet expectations, lack the necessary resources, or create compliance headaches. Often, these challenges are traced back...
When was the last time you checked the completeness of your procurement documentation?
With the 2024 Uniform Guidance updates going into effect on October 1, it’s the perfect time to ensure you're ma...
When you're purchasing essential goods and services with federal funds, managing a compliant procurement process is vital.
The Uniform Guidance sets strict standards for high-cost procurements, requi...
Do you follow a consistent process for determining whether you are working with a a contractor or a subrecipient?
This is a critical question every recipient—and subrecipient—of federal funds must as...
Recipients of federal funding have long been required to screen contractors and subrecipients for suspension or debarment; however, some requirements are open to interpretation and can create more wor...
