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Procurement Compliance Made Easy for Canadian Government

A major Canadian government department, known for its focus on innovation and research, faced significant challenges in managing procurement processes. With increasing scrutiny on public spending and procurement compliance following the high-profile controversy surrounding the ArriveCAN app, this department prioritized improving efficiency, transparency, and adherence to regulations. Leveraging Process Street’s compliance-centric project management platform, the department transformed its procurement operations, establishing a blueprint for government-wide adoption.

The Challenge: Procurement compliance is a critical element for public sector organizations, ensuring that processes are transparent, fair, and defensible. However, this department struggled with:

  1. Incomplete Procurement Files: During audits, missing documentation and inconsistent processes frequently flagged compliance risks.
  2. Inefficient Manual Processes: Procurement officers relied on fragmented tools and workflows, leading to inefficiencies.
  3. Heightened Scrutiny: The fallout from the ArriveCAN app expenditure, which significantly exceeded its budget, amplified the need for stricter controls and documentation in procurement.
  4. Change Management: Resistance to adopting new tools among some team members hindered progress.

The Solution: Process Street provided a robust, compliance-oriented solution tailored to the department’s unique needs:

  1. Automated Procurement Checklists: The platform offered standardized checklists with built-in policies, workflows, and reminders to guide procurement officers through each stage of the process.
  2. Audit-Ready Reporting: Integration with Power BI enabled real-time reporting on the procurement lifecycle, allowing leadership to monitor adherence to service standards and identify bottlenecks.
  3. Centralized Documentation: All procurement files were consolidated within the platform, ensuring comprehensive documentation for audits.
  4. Role-Based Access Control: The platform provided secure, role-based access for procurement officers, managers, and external auditors.

Implementation Highlights:

Adoption Rates:

  • Out of 66 procurement officers at the department, 60 were actively using Process Street, demonstrating an adoption rate of over 90%.
  • Some resistance remained among a small group of users due to change management challenges.

Improved Reporting and Compliance:

  • Process Street’s integration with Power BI allowed detailed reporting, enabling users to monitor the procurement lifecycle in real-time, track service standards, and identify bottlenecks.

Procurement File Quality:

  • Auditors reported that procurement files were historically incomplete, a significant compliance risk.
  • The tool ensured users followed standardized steps and saved required documentation, improving audit readiness and consistency.

Stakeholder Feedback:

  • The CFO of the department highlighted the tool’s positive impact on onboarding, compliance, and standardization of processes.
  • Users appreciated features like automated reminders and pre-drafted emails for policy adherence.

Deployment Scalability:

  • The system was described as “ready to deploy” across other government departments with minimal customization required, due to shared policies and directives.

Why Procurement Compliance Matters: Procurement compliance is not just a bureaucratic necessity—it protects public funds, ensures fair competition, and enhances trust in government operations. The ArriveCAN app controversy exemplified the repercussions of inadequate controls: budget overruns, reputational damage, and public skepticism. By addressing these risks, Process Street empowers agencies to maintain integrity and accountability.

Results and Impact:

  • Improved Efficiency: Procurement officers experienced a 30% reduction in time spent on documentation tasks.
  • Stronger Compliance: Audit findings revealed a significant decrease in compliance risks and incomplete files.
  • Scalable Adoption: The department’s success demonstrated the platform’s scalability, paving the way for other government entities to adopt it.

Next Steps: Process Street continues to support the department with ongoing enhancements and training. The next phase involves leveraging strategic partnerships to extend the platform’s adoption across other departments. This initiative aligns with the government’s renewed commitment to transparent, efficient, and compliant procurement processes.

Process Street’s role in transforming procurement for this department demonstrates its potential as a vital tool for modernizing public sector operations, ensuring that compliance and efficiency go hand in hand.

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