Procurement Ombudsman Calls for Overhaul of Federal Contracting Procedures Amid Favouritism Allegations

Published on April 30, 2024

Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic is calling on the federal government to overhaul its contracting process following the publication of his report detailing “a strong perception of favouritism” in the awarding of contracts to a U.S. consulting firm. Mr. Jeglic told the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates on April 29 the current procurement process suffers from multiple “systemic issues.” “I do think the time is now to act, we really need to reconsider federal procurement in its totality. I know that seems like a pretty dramatic thing to say,” Mr. Jeglic said. “I’m fearful that if I don’t start acting in a more aggressive manner, significant changes will not come. And I don’t think bandaid solutions are the answer. I think there needs to be significant rethinking as to how federal procurement is done.”...

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