National Procurement Month is a salute to the purchasing officials who ensure the state gets maximum bang for the taxpayer’s buck.
By Erica MacKellar for The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
March is known for the start of spring, March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, but did you know that March is also National Procurement Month? According to the National Association of State Procurement Officials, or NASPO, it’s a time to recognize the state government professionals who annually enter into hundreds of contracts with suppliers for everything from office supplies and construction to complex IT projects.
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