Sources of risk

Examples of risks

Roles and responsibilities

•  Unclear and/or misunderstood roles and responsibilities for aspects of contract management

•  Absence of required contract delegations

Systems, procedures and guidance

•  Multiple systems that are not integrated and/or require multiple entry of the same data

•  Systems that are not supported by appropriate procedures and/or guidance material

•  Different systems containing incomplete and/or conflicting contract data

Procurement knowledge and capability

•  A lack of understanding of government and/or entity procurement policies and reporting requirements

•  A lack of experience in the management of contracts

•  A lack of targeted training in procurement activities