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Uganda’s Compliance Risk Management: A Study of Public Procuring and Disposing Entities

A recent study has shed light on the critical link between compliance risk management and records management performance in Uganda’s public procuring and disposing entities (PDEs).

The Research Findings

The research, conducted by Ronald Tumuhairwe and Arthur Ahimbisibwe from Makerere University Business School, reveals that poor record management practices have compromised the value and importance of procurement records, leading to unreliable information.

Here are some key findings:

• A significant positive relationship was found between procurement records compliance, effective risk management, and records management performance.
• Procurement records compliance and effective risk management were strong predictors of records management performance.
• Effective risk management has a stronger influence on records management performance than on procurement records compliance.

The State of Records in Ugandan PDEs

According to the researchers, the poor state of records in Ugandan PDEs is attributed to inadequate record-keeping practices, which have resulted in unavailable and unreliable documents. This situation poses significant risks to the effective execution of the procurement process, compromising transparency and accountability.

Recommendations for Improvement

The study recommends that custodians of procurement records, including procurement officers, records officers, and accounting officers, pay special attention to prevailing records laws and policies to minimize risks associated with poor record management practices. Improved performance in record creation, storage, retrieval, access, and preservation is crucial for the effective management of public procurement processes.

Contributions to Understanding Compliance Risk Management

The research contributes significantly to the understanding of compliance risk management in Uganda’s PDEs, highlighting the need for improved records management practices to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective governance. The study provides a valuable insight into the relationship between compliance risk management and records management performance, which can inform policy and decision-making at both national and local levels.

Availability of the Research

The research was published in the Records Management Journal (Vol. 26 No. 1) and is available online.