In Uzbekistan, control over public procurement will be strengthened
The bill provides for the publication of procurement data by region, the strengthening of parliamentary oversight, and the creation of territorial commissions.
Uzbekistan to Strengthen Control Over Public Procurement
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan has approved in the first reading a draft law aimed at further improving the public procurement system. The initiative is designed to increase the transparency of procurement processes, strengthen the accountability of state contracting authorities, and improve control mechanisms.
Among the proposed measures is the continuous publication of information on goods supplied and services rendered, broken down by region. Such data will make it possible to assess the state of public procurement in different regions, identify the most in-demand types of goods and services, and increase the openness of procurement procedures.
In addition, the draft law envisages strengthening parliamentary control over the use of budget funds. It is proposed to include the results of public procurement carried out by state contracting authorities in the reports on the execution of the State Budget.
Information on procurement carried out on the basis of direct contracts will be specified separately in these reports. This will allow deputies to systematically analyze the expenditure of budget funds, evaluate the procurement methods used and their results, and, if necessary, employ parliamentary control tools.
Another set of amendments concerns the protection of entrepreneurs' rights. For the prompt local consideration of complaints arising during public procurement, it is proposed to establish permanent regional commissions acting under the Commission for the Consideration of Complaints in the Field of Public Procurement.
It is expected that such a mechanism will allow for faster consideration of appeals from entrepreneurs and the resolution of emerging disputes, as well as reduce their time and financial costs.
According to the deputies, increasing the openness of information on public procurement, including data on procurement under direct contracts in parliamentary control, and improving the complaint review mechanism will contribute to increasing the transparency and accountability of the system.
It is also expected that the proposed norms will help expand the competitive environment, stimulate the participation of entrepreneurs in public procurement, and strengthen control over the efficient and targeted use of budget funds.