ART - List of NIGP Agency Accreditations 2010

The document is a publication from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) that provides information about NIGP's agency accreditation programs. Similar to individual certification, NIGP Agency Accreditation reflects an entity's achievement of professional competency in procurement and earns the respect of all who interact with the procurement department. NIGP offers two levels of accreditation programs, the Outstanding Agency Accreditation in Achievement Award (OA4) and the Pareto Award for Excellence in Public Procurement. These accreditation programs recognize and reward agencies for their commitment to professional excellence and have a long-term impact on agency credibility, recognition, and improved bond ratings. The document also lists the current NIGP outstanding accredited agencies and the agencies that earned Pareto accreditation in 2009. The Pareto Award is the most prestigious and highest award of agency achievement in the procurement profession and can only be earned by agencies that have achieved OA4 accreditation and successfully completed a prescribed peer review process. The document provides contact information for more information about NIGP's accreditation programs.