While advancements in civic technology and human-centered innovations have helped local governments deliver better results, progress in public procurement is very uneven. Many local governments are still using opaque, compliance-driven, sometimes even paper-based systems and outdated technology, leading to major inefficiencies, ongoing frustration, and worse outcomes for the public. Increasingly, however, government innovators are seeking digital, user-friendly, integrated procurement systems that enable better decision-making. In this session, you will hear from three government heroes who are using the superpower of procurement data and digitization to align their cities' spending and services with their values and visions of more equitable communities.  In this session hosted by Open Contracting Partnership, learn how local governments are improving procurement data, building and integrating procurement products with budget, payment, and vendor registration platforms, and aligning policies and processes for better government decision-making and spending.

Policy + Administration