ART - NIGP Commodity Codes Guiding Principles 2011

This document is an article discussing the role of the NIGP Code in promoting transparency in public procurement. The article explains that the NIGP Code, which is used to classify products and services in procurement, can support transparency by enabling vendor registration, supplier analysis, solicitation management, and spend management. These functions help ensure fair competition, provide public access to information on where money is being spent, and promote public trust in the procurement process. The article also mentions that the NIGP Code aligns with the Values and Guiding Principles (VGP) of the NIGP organization, which include Accountability, Impartiality, Ethics, Professionalism, Service, and Transparency. The article concludes by stating that case studies will be compiled to further explore how the NIGP Code supports the VGP.