Assessing Legal Compliance and Challenges in Project Procurement of NIA-UPRIIS Division II

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@article{1713200,
      author = {Ma. Andrea I. Balagtas, Renz Paolo Cabual, Marvin O. Mallari},
      title = {Assessing Legal Compliance and Challenges in Project Procurement of NIA-UPRIIS Division II},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {6},
      pages = {2114-2132},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713200.pdf},
      abstract = {This study assesses how well NIA?UPRIIS Division II complies with Philippine public procurement requirements under Republic Act (RA) 9184 and related NIA Memorandum Circulars, and identifies the operational challenges that weaken compliance. Using a descriptive quantitative design, procurement actors (e.g., BAC members/secretariat, TWG, supply officers, and engineers) answered a structured questionnaire covering end-to-end procurement stages and governance determinants. Results indicate high compliance in knowledge of procurement laws and internal controls, with similarly strong performance in legal bidding procedures, contract management, and monitoring practices. However, transparency and continuous improvement were rated only ?Compliant,? reflecting weaker consistency in disclosure of procurement results, perceived fairness, grievance handling, and staff engagement in process learning. Conflict-of-interest management also remained at a basic compliance level, suggesting gaps in disclosure rigor, recusal mechanisms, ethics guidance, investigations, and enforcement. On the challenge side, respondents reported persistent documentation issues, heavy workload and turnover pressures, and constraints in support services and internal systems, while training and process timeliness emerged as highly challenging areas that contribute to delays and error risks. The study recommends targeted capacity-building, standardized documentation and filing controls, stronger transparency and grievance workflows, reinforced conflict-of-interest safeguards, and system/tool upgrades to improve audit readiness, timeliness, and accountability.},
      keywords = {Public procurement compliance, RA 9184, Transparency, Conflict-of-interest management, Internal controls},
      month = {December},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I6-1713200}
  }