Agencies are being asked to prove value for money, demonstrate outcomes, and maintain public trust - while many still manage delivery through…
A recurring theme in recent commentary on New Zealand's public sector is that reporting has become disconnected from the delivery it's supposed to…
The Revised School Lunch Programme Shows What Happens When Contract Performance Isn't Monitored
Why Contract Monitoring Is New Zealand’s Public Sector Blind Spot
Real-time contract monitoring boosts efficiency, accountability & compliance—performance data is now essential, not optional.
OECD & EU warn manual contract tracking causes duplication, scope creep & delays of 3–18 months in major transport & housing projects.
US DOJ warns poor contract oversight can cost millions under the False Claims Act—one contractor paid $37M for unmet safety terms.
The Multimillion-Dollar Cost of Poor Contract Oversight
What Happens When Contract Performance Goes Unchecked
£3.2B of UK taxpayer money put at risk by weak contract oversight—causing delays, waste, and losses of up to 7% of projects.
Poor contract management costs orgs 9.2% of revenue—fueling budget blowouts, penalties, and eroding public trust.
