Canberra’s National Capital Authority blasted for ‘poor transparency and record keeping’
Scathing auditor general's report calls for new rules around open tenders and competitive procurement
A scathing auditor general's report has blasted Canberra's National Capital Authority for poor transparency and record keeping" and being unable to demonstrate value for money, with calls for new guidelines around open tenders and competitive procurement.
But while agreeing to implement seven recommendations from the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), the National Capital Authority (NCA) defended its practises in a relatively specialised area" which needed unique or bespoke equipment" to maintain commonwealth assets including sculptures, memorials and parks in Canberra.
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