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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2a – Public Procurement.

Explain the stages involved in the national competitive tendering process for public procurement.

Question

Competitive tendering is a method of public procurement that seeks tenders from all potential suppliers or contractors to achieve value for money in public procurement. Competitive tendering is carried out in accordance with the competitive tendering procedures under the public procurement law.

Required: Explain FOUR procedures involved in carrying out national competitive tendering for the procurement of goods, services, and works. (6 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Public expenditure and financial accountability framework, Public Procurement, Public sector financing initiatives
Series: NOV 2016

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q4a – Public Procurement

Discuss four benefits for an MDA of following due process in public procurement.

Question

Discuss FOUR benefits that an MDA will derive if it follows the due process in public procurement.
(4 marks)

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: NOV 2016

PSAF – May 2021 – L2 – Q4 – Public Procurement

Outline the composition of the Public Procurement Board as per the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016.

Question

a) A Procurement Board is established under the Provision of the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914) with the prime objective of harmonizing the process of Public Procurement in Public Services.

Required:
Outline the Composition of the Public Procurement Board. (4 marks)

b) The Entity Committee of the Social Department intends to acquire the following items:
i) 100 Pickups for offices at the department at the cost of GH¢120,000 each.
ii) Hire a Consultant to train Staff at all its units across the country for a period of 5 weeks at a cost of GH¢6,500,000.
iii) Undertake the construction of offices at a Value of GH¢13,700,000.
iv) Procure 20 Laptops at the cost of GH¢2,400 each.

Required:
Explain the appropriate Procurement methods that should be used to award these contracts (i – iv). (6 marks)

c) Fiscal constraints experienced by countries have resulted in developing new and innovative approaches to the provision and financing of public infrastructure and services. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework reflects the Government’s desire to improve the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely provision of public infrastructure and services in Ghana.

Required:
i) Distinguish between Public Partnership and Public-Private Partnership. (2.5 marks)
ii) Explain FIVE (5) reasons why you would discourage the Government from embarking on Public-Private Partnership. (7.5 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Public Procurement
Series: MAY 2021

PSAF – July 2023 – L2 – Q4a – Public procurement

Explain the terms "Unserviceable" and "Surplus" and outline the methods of disposal of public stores and equipment as per the Public Procurement Amendment Act, 2016 (Act 914).

Question

A public sector entity may not dispose of a store item, an equipment, or a plant unless such an item is certified as Obsolete, Unserviceable, or Surplus (Redundant). Disposal of store items can be effected using one of the four methods prescribed by the Public Procurement Amendment Act, 2016 (Act 914).

Required:

i) Explain the terms “Unserviceable” and “Surplus” as contextualized above. (4 marks)

ii) Explain each of the FOUR (4) methods of disposal of public stores and equipment prescribed by the Public Procurement Amendment Act, 2016 (Act 914). (6 marks)

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: JULY 2023

PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q4 – Public Procurement | International public sector accounting standards

Explain principles of public procurement and risks associated with procurement in Ghana's public sector. Discuss service concession arrangements under IPSAS 32.

Question

a) Using public money to procure goods, works, and services to provide public services is a frequent but complicated decision of the Head of Procurement entities. It is required that such decisions should go through due process to attain value for money for the public. The Public Procurement laws are embodiments of core principles that govern the entire process. Procurement entities are therefore entreated to promote and secure these core principles in the conduct of public procurements. Non-compliance with these principles embedded in the law increases the risk associated with public procurement.

Required:

i) Explain SIX (6) general principles of public procurement that an officer in charge of procurement of goods, services, and works should consider in line with the Public Procurement Act 2016 (Amendment) Act 914. (6 marks)

ii) Discuss FOUR (4) risks associated with public procurement in the Ghanaian Public Sector. (4 marks)

b) IPSAS 32: Service Concession Arrangements: Grantor establishes the accounting and reporting requirements for the grantor in a service concession arrangement. In these kinds of arrangements, the grantor is a public sector entity. Service Concession arrangements in the public sector are characterized by binding arrangements that involve private sector participation in the development, financing, operation, and/or maintenance of assets used to provide public services. IPSAS 32’s intention is to create symmetry with IFRIC 12: Service Concession Arrangements on relevant accounting issues (that is, liabilities, revenue, and expenses) from the grantor’s point of view.

Required:
i) State and Explain TWO (2) conditions under which a grantor can recognize a Service Concession Asset. (4 marks)

ii) Explain any THREE (3) pieces of information that the grantor shall present and disclose in its Financial Statements. (6 marks)

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Series: NOV 2020

PSAF – May 2017 – L2 – Q2b – Public procurement

This question discusses the extent to which procurement entities can choose their procurement methods and evaluates the appropriateness of single sourcing in public procurement.

Question

The Procurement Unit of a government department has drawn up a procurement plan for the current financial year and has submitted it to the entity tender committee. A review of the plan revealed that single sourcing method of procurement is recommended for most of the procurement packages. This raises serious concern from the Entity Tender Committee members, however, the head of procurement entity and the chairman of the entity committee hold a different view. He states that every procurement entity has the liberty to use any method of procurement it deems fit and so the decision to use single sourcing in most of the procurements of the department cannot be challenged by the Entity Tender Committee.

According to the head of procurement entity, the entity tender committee has a limited role in public procurement and therefore the committee should work within its restricted powers and responsibilities. The role of the committee is to approve the selection of suppliers or contractors.

Required:

i) To what extent do you agree with the assertion of the head of procurement that “every procurement entity has the liberty to use any method of procurement it deems fit” in light of the public procurement law. (6 marks)

ii) Explain TWO conditions under which single sourcing may not be an appropriate method of procurement. (4 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Public Procurement
Series: MAY 2017

PSAF – May 2016 – L2 – Q3e – Public procurement

This question addresses the procedures established by Local Authorities to control revenue.

Question

Revenue control describes the various checks put in place to ensure that all moneys due are received and accounted for.

Required: Explain FOUR procedures established by Local Authorities to control revenue.

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: MAY 2016

PSAF – May 2016 – L2 – Q3c – Public procurement

This question asks for the explanation of objectives behind the Public Procurement Reform Programme in Ghana.

Question

The objective of the system of procurement and usage of public supplies and equipment in Ghana is to ensure economy, efficiency, transparency, accountability, and consistency.

Required: Explain THREE other objectives of the Public Procurement Reform Programme.

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: MAY 2016

PSAF – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4b – Public procurement

Outlining conditions relevant to the methods for selecting a consultant based on the Public Procurement Act.

Question

Section 72 of Public Procurement Act 2003, Act 663 as amended by section 16 of Act 914 has specified the conditions to be satisfied in choosing a method of selecting a consultant.

Required:
Outline the conditions relevant to the use of the following methods for a consultancy contract:
i) Least Cost
ii) Quality Based
iii) Qualification of Consultants

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: NOV 2023

PSAF- Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4a -Public procurement

Outline records that a Procurement Entity is required to keep in procurement proceedings.

Question

Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2003, Act 663 as amended by Act 914, requires every Procurement Entity to maintain certain basic records of proceedings.
Required:
Outline FOUR (4) records that a Procurement Entity is required to keep in the course of procurement proceedings. (4 marks)

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: NOV 2023

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2a – Public Procurement.

Explain the stages involved in the national competitive tendering process for public procurement.

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Required: Explain FOUR procedures involved in carrying out national competitive tendering for the procurement of goods, services, and works. (6 marks)

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Series: NOV 2016

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q4a – Public Procurement

Discuss four benefits for an MDA of following due process in public procurement.

Question

Discuss FOUR benefits that an MDA will derive if it follows the due process in public procurement.
(4 marks)

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Series: NOV 2016

PSAF – May 2021 – L2 – Q4 – Public Procurement

Outline the composition of the Public Procurement Board as per the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016.

Question

Required:
Outline the Composition of the Public Procurement Board. (4 marks)

Required:
Explain the appropriate Procurement methods that should be used to award these contracts (i – iv). (6 marks)

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: MAY 2021

PSAF – July 2023 – L2 – Q4a – Public procurement

Explain the terms "Unserviceable" and "Surplus" and outline the methods of disposal of public stores and equipment as per the Public Procurement Amendment Act, 2016 (Act 914).

Question

Required:

i) Explain the terms “Unserviceable” and “Surplus” as contextualized above. (4 marks)

ii) Explain each of the FOUR (4) methods of disposal of public stores and equipment prescribed by the Public Procurement Amendment Act, 2016 (Act 914). (6 marks)

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: JULY 2023

PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q4 – Public Procurement | International public sector accounting standards

Explain principles of public procurement and risks associated with procurement in Ghana's public sector. Discuss service concession arrangements under IPSAS 32.

Question

Required:

ii) Discuss FOUR (4) risks associated with public procurement in the Ghanaian Public Sector. (4 marks)

Required:
i) State and Explain TWO (2) conditions under which a grantor can recognize a Service Concession Asset. (4 marks)

ii) Explain any THREE (3) pieces of information that the grantor shall present and disclose in its Financial Statements. (6 marks)

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Series: NOV 2020

PSAF – May 2017 – L2 – Q2b – Public procurement

This question discusses the extent to which procurement entities can choose their procurement methods and evaluates the appropriateness of single sourcing in public procurement.

Question

Required:

ii) Explain TWO conditions under which single sourcing may not be an appropriate method of procurement. (4 marks)

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Series: MAY 2017

PSAF – May 2016 – L2 – Q3e – Public procurement

This question addresses the procedures established by Local Authorities to control revenue.

Question

Revenue control describes the various checks put in place to ensure that all moneys due are received and accounted for.

Required: Explain FOUR procedures established by Local Authorities to control revenue.

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: MAY 2016

PSAF – May 2016 – L2 – Q3c – Public procurement

This question asks for the explanation of objectives behind the Public Procurement Reform Programme in Ghana.

Question

The objective of the system of procurement and usage of public supplies and equipment in Ghana is to ensure economy, efficiency, transparency, accountability, and consistency.

Required: Explain THREE other objectives of the Public Procurement Reform Programme.

Answer

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Public Procurement
Series: MAY 2016

PSAF – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4b – Public procurement

Outlining conditions relevant to the methods for selecting a consultant based on the Public Procurement Act.

Question

Section 72 of Public Procurement Act 2003, Act 663 as amended by section 16 of Act 914 has specified the conditions to be satisfied in choosing a method of selecting a consultant.

Required:
Outline the conditions relevant to the use of the following methods for a consultancy contract:
i) Least Cost
ii) Quality Based
iii) Qualification of Consultants

Answer

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Topic: Public Procurement
Series: NOV 2023

PSAF- Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4a -Public procurement

Outline records that a Procurement Entity is required to keep in procurement proceedings.

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