I'd also like to point out that our questions concerning information disclosed to the public pertains to all contracts valued at more than $10,000. One of the problems observed had to do with one type of contract in particular, namely task authorizations. The disclosure rules were unclear. A contract was awarded, but several bids were received for the same contract and each one was not disclosed. The department has clarified the requirements since the audit and we hope that the problem will be resolved.
Moreover, contract changes were not disclosed either. A new directive came into effect in September and as of January, departments must now disclose any changes to contracts. So then, the problem has already been corrected.