Accession Number:

ADA564556

Title:

Conducting Green Procurement Audits

Descriptive Note:

Briefing charts

Corporate Author:

ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Personal Author(s):

• Rippey, Patricia O.

Report Date:

2011-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

PURPOSE To provide an overview of conducting reviews of facility Green Procurement GP programs Why do a Green Procurement Audit Preparing for the Audit Conducting the Onsite Audit Developing Audit Conclusions and Recommendations. Key Questions How are items procured How are contract requirements defined What is the procurement review process What monitoringchecking is already in place How are GP requirements incorporated into training and How is the GP policy communicated The audit should answer the following question Does the facility have a program in place to identify green opportunities in the procurement process and ensure that preferences for green products are stated, considered, and provided Does the facility have measurable goals If not, suggest some. How well are they meeting those goals

Descriptors:

• *ARMY FACILITIES
• *ARMY PROCUREMENT
• *AUDITING
• *MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS
• *PREPARATION
• *REQUIREMENTS
• CONTRACTED SERVICES
• CONTRACTS
• ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
• INTERVIEWING
• POLICIES
• RECYCLED MATERIALS
• REGULATIONS
• SCHEDULING
• SITE INVESTIGATIONS
• STANDARDS
• SYMPOSIA

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Environmental Health and Safety

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE