Title

Procurement of Information Technology and Canadian Municipalities

Author

Umera Ali, Western University

Date of Award

11-1-2010

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Bigelow, Ann

Geographical Areas

Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines the trends for the attainment of information technology (IT) and the barriers to the successful procurement of IT. A literature review, survey of IT managers in Ontario municipalities, and three interviews with municipal IT professionals were conducted. The findings reveal that Ontario municipalities are satisfied with their IT projects for using detailed plans, engaging in formal strategic planning, introducing mechanism controls to avoid risks, and using letters of agreement with formally established terms and conditions for projects, all of which are steps towards a successful procurement process. Nevertheless, there are still some barriers for small local governments in the successful procurement of IT.

Recommended Citation

Ali, Umera, "Procurement of Information Technology and Canadian Municipalities" (2010). MPA Major Research Papers. 92.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/92