An inspector general in Longueuil

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Yves Poirier

Thursday, 31 August, 2017 14:55

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LONGUEUIL – After Montreal, Laval and Saint-Jérôme, lo the City of Longueuil has launched a process to develop a “watchdog” that will monitor the contract award process.

The executive committee of the Ville de Longueuil has given this week the mandate to the branch to start the work leading to the creation of a Bureau of inspection contract (BIC), a mechanism of independent inspection related to the grant and the performance of any contract with the suppliers of the City.

This organization, whose establishment is desired for the beginning of 2018, will ensure in particular the control of corruption and collusion at all stages of the contracting process.

As stated by the mayor Caroline St-Hilaire, his administration has been spared in regards to scandals. “Our administration has always been able to act according to the highest standards of ethics and we are extremely proud that Longueuil has managed to avoid some of the blunders which have shaken the world city in recent years,” said the mayor in a press release.

“Corruption and collusion are scourges universal, and we must never lower our guard,” added St-Hilaire. This is why we believe that a Bureau of inspection contractual will be an important addition to the tools we already have to ensure the integrity of our contracting process. It is a permanent formula that will have maximum impact and can be implemented quickly.”

The City of Longueuil grants on average 350 new contracts annually following tenders representing approximately $120 million.