This research was therefore meant to investigate the impact of centralised procurement system in the MDF and to recommend strategies which can enable the MDF improve the procurement process to achieve Value for Money and conduct the process in a transparent and a corrupt free environment. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews (in- trial and informal) as primary and secondary sources. The data was mainly collected from within the MDF and other government institutions such as the Office of the Director of Public Procurement (ODPP) and National Audit. The data was qualitative and was analysed in a qualitative manner. The research revealed that MDF procurement officers are conversant with the procurement regulations but lack proper guidance from the commanders who interfere with the procurement activities for personal benefits. It further revealed that the level of corruption in the MDF procurement had increased due to influence of the commanders and senior political leaders delivering products to MDF at exorbitant costs and demanding payments for goods or services not rendered. In conclusion, the research revealed that centralised procurement system has a positive impact in the MDF procurement process because it enables management to monitor and control procurement activities thereby reducing unnecessary costs.
This research was therefore meant to investigate the impact of centralised procurement system in the MDF and to recommend strategies which can enable the MDF improve the procurement process to achieve Value for Money and conduct the process in a transparent and a corrupt free environment. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews (in- and informal) as primary and secondary sources. The data was mainly collected from within the MDF and other government institutions such as the Office of the Director of Public Procurement (ODPP) and National Audit. The data was qualitative and was analysed in a qualitative manner. The research revealed that MDF procurement officers are conversant with the procurement regulations but lack proper guidance from the commanders who interfere with the procurement activities for personal benefits. It further revealed that the level of corruption in the MDF procurement had increased due to influence of the commanders and senior political leaders delivering products to MDF at exorbitant costs and demanding payments for goods or services not rendered. In conclusion, the research revealed that centralised procurement system has a positive impact in the MDF procurement process because it enables management to monitor and control procurement activities thereby reducing unnecessary costs. trial
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