What happens when public procurement codes fail to keep pace with modern needs? Delbert Singleton and Stacy Adams from South Carolina’s Division of Procurement Services reveal how their state successfully modernized its procurement rules through thoughtful, strategic updates.

With candid insights from their combined years of experience, our guests share how they’ve navigated four major code revisions since 1994. Listen as Delbert and Stacy describe their comprehensive process of consulting stakeholders, researching other states’ practices, and carefully weighing competing needs while maintaining procurement integrity.

Whether you’re a procurement leader looking to update outdated processes or simply interested in how government purchasing evolves to meet changing needs, this episode provides an invaluable roadmap for thoughtful, effective procurement reform. Listen now to part one of our two-part episode with South Carolina to learn how your organization can balance innovation with accountability in public procurement.

Season 6, Episode 4

Season 6, Episode 4 Transcript

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