PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE PROCESSES OF ACQUISITION OF GOODS AND SERVICES

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/yc.v9i17.0684

Abstract

Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Governments are independent entities that are part of the State and are governed by government regulations and the Organic Code of Territorial Organization. Relevant principles include unity, solidarity, coordination and co-responsibility, subsidiarity, complementarity, inter-territorial equity, citizen participation, and sustainable development. Consequently, this research aimed to analyze public procurement and its impact on the acquisition of goods and services. The methodology was guided by a quantitative approach, based on the collection of information through interviews with personnel responsible for public procurement. A documentary review was also conducted of records of processes published on the public procurement portal, current regulations, and detailed information on the planning of the Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Governments. The results show that public procurement can be carried out in different ways, as well as the current status of the processes. The resources used in procurement were also highlighted, as well as the importance of making contracts in a timely, transparent, and efficient manner in compliance with established regulations to achieve institutional objectives. The most relevant conclusions reveal an adverse impact on public procurement when information is not provided that is accurate, timely, up-to-date, and reliable. Furthermore, procedures that lack transparency in procurement through proper documentation are not followed. Thus, a lack of management, competent professionals, and limited innovation have been the causes of the shortcomings in public procurement processes.

Keywords: acquisitions, godos, contracting, services.