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Conflict of Interest and Fraud Allegations in Public IT Procurement

At the request of a state-owned enterprise, our team of experts conducted a comprehensive assessment of internal control systems and investigated suspected instances of collusion and unfair practices in public procurement of IT equipment and services with particular focus on two significant projects that were also publicly co-funded. The assignment followed the dismissal of an
  • 21. 10. 2025
  • Posted by: Albert Slížek
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At the request of a state-owned enterprise, our team of experts conducted a comprehensive assessment of internal control systems and investigated suspected instances of collusion and unfair practices in public procurement of IT equipment and services with particular focus on two significant projects that were also publicly co-funded. The assignment followed the dismissal of an IT Head, which gave rise to concerns regarding potential collusion, abuse of office, and discriminatory measures in the awarding of public contracts.

Our forensic examination that was significantly based on eDiscovery procedures with over 200,000 documents for review uncovered a range of non-transparent practices, including inflated pricing and the use of discriminatory criteria within tender documentation. We also gathered substantial evidence of collusion among multiple tender participants. In addition, the investigation revealed systemic weaknesses in the client’s internal control framework.

Based on our findings, we provided the client with a set of targeted recommendations aimed at strengthening oversight mechanisms and mitigating the risk of future irregularities.