Finance & Procurement

NIGP has been developing, supporting, and promoting the public procurement profession through premier educational and research programs, professional support, technical services, and advocacy initiatives that benefit members and other important stakeholders since 1944.

The National Procurement Institute, founded in 1968 as a non-profit organization, serves public procurement professionals internationally. NPI is focused on leading excellence in public procurement. The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, established by NPI in 1995, recognizes organizations that demonstrate commitment to innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-procurement, and leadership attributes.

This research paper addresses these Fiscal First Aid strategies from the perspective of the procurement officer and offers strategies for addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic recession.

Jack Pellegrino, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPCM, the director of purchasing and contracting for the County of San Diego, California, discusses the county’s approach to customer service, the evolution of procurement, attracting new talent to the profession, and the role of professional associations in developing employees.

Procurement is one of seven topic areas represented by the CPFO program. Learn more about content of exams, resource materials, and information on enrolling in the program.

NIGP-CPP is one of several ways a procurement professional can be publicly recognized for the achievement of competencies. The program is offered by NIGP – the leading public procurement association that serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 public agencies and 16,000 public procurement professionals throughout North America.

GFOA's financial policy challenge is a broad effort to encourage members to adopt and share financial policies that are essential to a strong financial foundation.