Public Procurement Compliance in Ghana: An Upper West Region Perspective

Abstract

This study aimed to contribute to the debate on Ghana’s Public Procurement Act 663 non-compliance. According to the Ghana Public Procurement Law (Act 663, 2003), compliance with public procurement regulations is mandatory. It aims to combat fraud, illegal and unethical activities in the public sector. This research examined four explanatory factors that influence compliance with public procurement rules. This study applied a quantitative research methodology, correlational research design, and cross-sectional design. Data were collected from 62 regional government procurement entities using a structured questionnaire. Correlation and regression analysis was conducted to test the research questions and hypotheses. The general results of this study indicated mixed findings. Familiarity (H1) and monitoring (H3) were found to be statistically significant in compliance, whereas professionalism (H2) and sanctions (H4) were not statistically significant in compliance and were not supported by the study hypotheses. Hence, the mixed findings on the relationship between professionalism and compliance rules, sanctions and compliance rules require further investigation.