Procurement Ombudsman Finds Government Favoured McKinsey When Awarding Government Contracts

Actions by the federal government have created a “strong perception of favoritism” for the consulting firm McKinsey & Company when handing out government contracts, with the procurement agency failing to seek justification for the company being chosen for projects, according to a new report by Canada’s procurement ombud. The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) found that 18 non-competitive contracts, valued at $43 million, were awarded to the firm by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) with no justification on file. “The lack of diligence and oversight of departments in this regard is troubling,” says the OPO. “Swift action is required to ensure processes are developed so that this situation does not repeat itself.”...