240927 ARC Paper 8 Procurement Action Plan

This document contains an action plan to improve the Cairngorms National Park Authority's procurement processes. The plan, created in response to an internal audit, aims to improve processes, procedures, and internal controls. Recommendations include reviewing progress against planned activities. Key steps include appointing a Procurement Officer (Mikko Saari), updating policies and procedures, and formalizing controls. A considerable amount of work remains, but the new officer is making good progress. Progress updates will be given monthly to the committee chair and vice-chair.