Divisions

Audit and Compliance Division

The Division is responsible for the compliance monitoring and auditing of public body procurement activities.  The Division’s primary role is to audit public bodies’ procurement practices and assess compliance with the Public Procurement Act, The Public Procurement Regulations, and the Public Procurement Policy, as well as other related legislation and policies.  The Division plans, executes and reports on procurement compliance audits and makes recommendations to public bodies where appropriate.  The Division also leads special investigations/reviews as required on Procurement-related matters.

Contact:
Annette St. Croix, CPA, CMA
Director of Audit and Compliance Division
Tel: (709) 729-3329
Email: astcroix@gov.nl.ca

 

Policy, Planning and Administration

The Division is responsible for training and implementing the Agency’s policy requirements and departments planning activities as outlined under the Transparency and Accountability Act.  The Division is responsible for planning, development, implementation and management of all information management functions within the Agency.  This includes ensuring compliance with the Management of Information Act and Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015.  In addition the division is responsible for various programs including the purchasing card and travel card program, disposal of assets on behalf of all government departments and maintenance of the Agency’s information systems in consultation with the Office of the Chief Information Office.

Contact:
Wanda Barron
Director of Policy, Planning & Administration Division
Tel: (709)-729-6018
Email: barronw@gov.nl.ca

Procurement

The Procurement Division manages the procurement processes on behalf of Government Bodies, mainly Government Departments.  The Agency receives requests (requisitions) either in written form or via Oracle FMS and issues purchase orders based on information received, or issues tenders when required.

Strategic Sourcing

The Strategic Procurement Division explores opportunities for joint procurement across public bodies and other jurisdictions as well as developing and maintaining effective partnerships with public bodies, the supplier community and other stakeholders.  The Division manages and implements strategic sourcing in accordance with the PPA and provides timely, accurate and clear advice to numerous and diverse partners.