The Instituto de Gestão de Activos e Participações do Estado (IGAPE) and the Serviço Nacional da Contratação Pública (SNCP) have introduced new rules for public enterprises' acquisition processes. The rules, outlined in a joint circular, aim to promote transparency, competition, impartiality, and efficient management of public resources in the public sector. This move is part of the implementation of the Lei dos Contratos Públicos, which excludes public enterprises from its scope but obliges them to adhere to principles of legality, transparency, and good resource management.
The new regulations require each public enterprise to develop and approve its own internal acquisition regulations. These documents must establish norms and procedures for contracting, including acquisition planning, types of procedures, and evaluation criteria. The goal is to create predictability and rigor in acquisition processes, enabling each enterprise to have its own regulatory framework. This approach allows for tailored guidelines that suit specific enterprise needs while maintaining public sector standards.
Public enterprises must submit their internal acquisition regulations to the SNCP within 90 days of the circular's publication. The SNCP will register, monitor, and verify the procedures adopted by these enterprises. This oversight mechanism aims to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency, competition, and impartiality. By centralizing this information, the SNCP can track and analyze acquisition processes across the public sector.
The introduction of these regulations is part of broader efforts to enhance governance in the public sector. The IGAPE and SNCP are working to strengthen mechanisms for transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public enterprises. By focusing on acquisition processes, the authorities aim to minimize risks of mismanagement and ensure that public resources are used effectively.
The new rules apply to public enterprises and companies with public domain excluded from the Lei dos Contratos Públicos. Despite this exclusion, these entities are still required to observe key principles, including legality, transparency, and good management of public resources. The regulations are designed to adapt to the specific needs of these enterprises while maintaining alignment with public sector standards.
Enterprises will have to establish procedures for planning acquisitions, define types of procedures, and set criteria for evaluation and adjudication. These internal regulations must also specify the competencies for authorizing expenses. By having clear guidelines, enterprises can ensure that their acquisition processes are systematic, transparent, and subject to oversight.
The joint circular was presented at the Escola Nacional de Políticas Públicas, highlighting the government's commitment to reforming public sector practices. The regulations are expected to improve the management of public resources and promote a culture of transparency and accountability. Public enterprises will need to adapt to these new requirements, which are set to enhance governance and efficiency in the sector.
Key points
- Public enterprises in Angola must develop and submit internal acquisition regulations to the SNCP within 90 days.
- The new rules aim to promote transparency, competition, and impartiality in public sector acquisitions.
- The regulations are part of broader efforts to enhance governance and accountability in the public sector.
