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Local Aid and Finance MCPPO seminars set for fall
The Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official program is designed to promote professionalism and excellence in public procurement, preparing participants to make best value procurements for their jurisdictions.
The Office of the Inspector General is offering three three-day MCPPO seminars: Public Contracting Overview, Supplies and Services Contracting, and Design and Construction Contracting. In addition, the office is offering a two-day continuing education seminar, Advanced Topics Update, and a one-day seminar, Construction Management at Risk Under M.G.L. Ch. 149A: Legal Requirements and Practical Issues.
The program has been developed in consultation with public purchasing officials, including members of the Massachusetts Public Purchasing Officials Association, the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials, and the City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association.
Anyone with responsibility for public procurement, contracting for public works and building projects, contract management or oversight, or auditing in Massachusetts will benefit from these seminars. Vendors have also attended seminars to develop a better understanding of the procurement process and improve their ability to compete and meet jurisdiction's needs.
All participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of each seminar. Individuals who successfully complete required seminars and who possess the requisite qualifications and experience are eligible to apply for MCPPO designation.
MCPPOs will be required to continue education in the field of public procurement to qualify for periodic recertification.
For more information, including seminar schedules and locations, visit the MCPPO Web site (www.mass.gov/ig/mcppo/igmcppo.htm).
Local Aid and Finance MCPPO seminars set for fall
MCPPO seminars set for fall
The Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official program is designed to promote professionalism and excellence in public procurement, preparing participants to make best value procurements for their jurisdictions.
The Office of the Inspector General is offering three three-day MCPPO seminars: Public Contracting Overview, Supplies and Services Contracting, and Design and Construction Contracting. In addition, the office is offering a two-day continuing education seminar, Advanced Topics Update, and a one-day seminar, Construction Management at Risk Under M.G.L. Ch. 149A: Legal Requirements and Practical Issues.
The program has been developed in consultation with public purchasing officials, including members of the Massachusetts Public Purchasing Officials Association, the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials, and the City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association.
Anyone with responsibility for public procurement, contracting for public works and building projects, contract management or oversight, or auditing in Massachusetts will benefit from these seminars. Vendors have also attended seminars to develop a better understanding of the procurement process and improve their ability to compete and meet jurisdiction's needs.
All participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of each seminar. Individuals who successfully complete required seminars and who possess the requisite qualifications and experience are eligible to apply for MCPPO designation.
MCPPOs will be required to continue education in the field of public procurement to qualify for periodic recertification.
For more information, including seminar schedules and locations, visit the MCPPO Web site (www.mass.gov/ig/mcppo/igmcppo.htm).
Written by MMA Publications/Web Director John Ouellette
