„CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT“

Abstract

The aim of this paper is analysis of corruption in public procurement, the reasons for
its occurrence, possible risks, preventive measures and foundation of penalty system for
eliminations of this harmful phenomenon. The author will first analyze the meaning and the
need for creation and sustainability of a solid public procurement system. In order to maintain
a stable, competitive public procurement and socio-economic system in general, it is
necessary to eradicate corruption with all of its risk factors throughout the procurement
process phases. Corruption in public procurement indicates any unlawful act performed
against legally enforced public procurement procedure by presiding or non-fulfillment for
personal gain which leads to significant State budget shortfalls. In-depth analysis of the
causes and forms of corruption in public procurement leads to the author’s conclusion that it
is necessary to be enforced preventive corruption measures and establishment of sanctions
system that will repressively affect perpetrators of incriminating actions by which will be
reached the objectives in the scope of general and special prevention.