Government Procurement Reform Act

Question 1

It is the Act Providing for the Modernization, Standardization and Regulation of the Procurement Activities of the Government and for other Purposes, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act.

Answer 1

R.A. No. 9184

Approved: January 10, 2003
Effectivity: January 26, 2003

Question 2

Declaration of Policy

What is the overaching purpose of the GPRA?

Answer 2

To promote good governance

Question 2

Are GOCCs covered by the GPRA?

Answer 2

Yes.

Question 3

What are the governing principles on government procurement?

Answer 3

Transparency (procurement process and implementation of procurement contracts)

Competitiveness (equal opportunity to private contracting parties)

Streamlined procurement process

System of Accountability

Public Monitoring

Question 4

True/False

The procurement process should be simple and adaptable to advances in modern technology in order to ensure an effective and efficient method.

Streamlined procurement process

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True/False

Only public officials directly or indirectly
involved in the procurement process as well as in the implementation of procurement
contracts are, when warranted by
circumstances, investigated and held liable for their actions relative thereto.

System of Accountability

Answer 5

False.

Both public officials (directly or indirectly involved)
and the
Private parties that deal with government