Procurement Policy Modernism: Updating the ABA Model Procurement Code

The values of public procurement–ethics, competition, transparency, and accountability–are clear. However, compliance with the detailed multi-layered framework of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations can be difficult for all stakeholders to understand and follow. Procurement policies serve a critical role in clarifying expectations, defining legal authority, establishing thresholds, ensuring public access, and protecting against corruption.

The American Bar Association (ABA) is currently working through a major update to the Model Procurement Code (MPC), which forms the foundation for many states' and local governments' procurement policies. Attend this session to learn about how this project will benefit your organization and how you can identify areas to modernize your organization's procurement policies.