ASSESSMENT OF THE OF ROLE OF SUPPLIES FUNCTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

ASSESSMENT OF THE OF ROLE OF SUPPLIES FUNCTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

ABSTRACT

An assessment of the role of supplies function in the public sector is a topic in the field of purchasing. In chapter one, it highlights the general over view of the study. In chapter two, which is all about the review of related literature of the study. Chapter three, was how the data is being collected, it highlighted the sources of data collection. In chapter four specifically, a detailed discussion of finding was made with a view to highlights a sound basis for some possible solutions. Chapter five, is the climax of the research study. She summarizes, concludes and gives some recommendations which if adhered to, could help in an assessment of the role of supplies function by using some one with professional qualification.

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 
The assessment and the role of supplies function in the public sector like the ministry of finance, Imo State is aimed at identifying the importance of impact of the supplies function in the over all performance of the organization.
Uzor (2006:358) public sector is that part of the economy in which the state acts as an entrepreneur, where several factors have made supplies function prominent in recent years among governmental policy makers, academic and business community.
In every organization be it public or private sector and even governmental agencies, the role of supplies function is fully recognized, as of date the cost of materials, equipment and supplies for industrial and non-industrial purposes account for a large proportion of the cost of these organization. In the public sector there must be an LPO which is one the characteristic of supply.
1. It must be received by the store officer and documented according.
2. Supplies must meet up the specification of the L.PO.
3. The receipt of the purchase items must be accompanied or attached.
4. The supplies must be made in accordance within the time specification.
5. All items supplied must reflect in a received ledge. While the supplies is given the S.R.U.
Supplies is only a part of several activities dealing with the procurement of materials in the public sector. The subject of supplies holds the same basic principles and procedures in all public sector large supplies are usually made only after the media of publicity for tender; in order to encourage tenders the suppliers must state precisely what level wishes to supply and the due delivery date to avoid conflict.
In this research project all attempt is made to examine the assessment and the role supplies function in the ministry of finance Imo State with the view of increasing efficiency of supply.

ASSESSMENT OF THE OF ROLE OF SUPPLIES FUNCTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR