Thank you for the question.
Indeed, the updated manager's guide was done on March 20, 2024, so this fiscal year. The update includes reinforcing manager responsibilities for five elements. The first element is examining existing human resources and staffing strategies prior to deciding to procure professional services. The second is providing a clear statement of work and fair evaluation criteria by which a supplier is selected. The third one is exercising due diligence to maintain the integrity of a procurement. The fourth is ensuring that there is no conflict of interest. The last one is monitoring and documenting the delivery of services and ensuring that obligations under the contract are met, including by subcontractors prior to issuing payments.
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