This article appeared in the April 2010 edition of GoPro magazine.
We at Periscope Holdings feel privileged to serve the public procurement community as custodians of the NIGP Code. As part of our efforts to provide the best product possible, we continue to invest in the NIGP Code. This 2009 Annual Report article provides a snapshot of our activities last year, including ongoing efforts and successes. Read the rest of this entry »
Norma Hall, the winner of the NIGP Code Essay Contest, traces South Carolina’s journey to a usable system that captures detailed spend data based on the NIGP Code.
http://govpro.com/mag/commodity-coding-benefits-200908-09/index.html
The following is an excerpt from an article written by Michael Keating for GovPro Media:
No question about it: The NIGP Commodity/Services Code (NIGP Code) has become THE national standard for product/service codes used in public purchasing in the United States. It is used at some level by 33 states and thousands of local jurisdictions and political subdivisions. Read the rest of this entry »
The following is an excerpt from an article written by John Walters for GovPro Media:
Keith Glatz, purchasing and contracts manager for the city of Tamarac, Fla., faced a dilemma. The city council had passed a citywide green initiative directing all departments to purchase green products whenever possible. While the goal of the green order was noble, the directive left a trail of questions for the purchasing department, such as: Read the rest of this entry »
The following is an excerpt from an article written by John Walters for GovPro Media:
When Susan Combs took office as Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts in January 2007, she posed a seemingly simple question: “Where does all the money go?” Read the rest of this entry »
