The Auditor-Generals's Inquiry into procurement and contract management at Oranga Tamariki
Te Pai Ora SSPA sought urgent intervention and called for an inquiry in July last year into Oranga Tamariki’s procurement and contract management processes. The services affected are critical for the wellbeing of tamariki and whānau.
On Thursday 15 May, the Office of the Auditor-General released the findings of its inquiry.
The report makes it clear that decisions about which services would receive funding, face reductions, or be defunded were made without sufficient understanding of the providers, the services they deliver, or the needs of tamariki and whānau.
Te Pai Ora SSPA acknowledges the detailed and important work of the Auditor-General and his office, and is now calling on Oranga Tamariki to implement all of the recommendations in the report without delay.
Our main takeaways
- The findings validate the serious concerns we raised numerous times with Oranga Tamariki, ministers and the Auditor General.
- It’s clear that Oranga Tamariki lost sight of the children and whānau it is there to serve.
- The report puts the spotlight on unsound procurement and contract management processes.
- The report acknowledges the poor and sometimes unethical treatment of you as providers – both behind the scenes and in public.
- The report spotlights the failure to follow government contracting guidelines and best practice.
Read our summary below to see notable quotes and gain an understanding of the recommendations for the Auditor-General.
