Offices told to keep data

PROVINCES and districts that have national procurement committees (NPC) should have an office to keep records of their activities, says National Procurement Commission chief executive officer Simon Bole.
Bole said that during the swearing-in of the Kainantu and Huon-Gulf committees yesterday.
He said most provinces and districts did not have an office and it would be difficult for them to know what was actually happening on the ground as there were no proper proven files.
“Allocate an office in your province so that when we come we will see not only the activities but records as well,” he said.
Bole said if districts and provinces wanted to use their funds, they should establish the committees now so that they could procure.
He told both committees to use their powers for the right purpose as the commission would not hesitate to withdraw their powers if they didn’t perform.
“The committees must submit the reports,” he said.
“If no reports are submitted or if you are not doing what you’re supposed to do, the NPC board will remove the powers from you.”
Provinces or districts that want to procure or establish the committee, are encouraged to come forward and ask the NPC board to facilitate their committee before June.