Press Releases
NASPO Members Elect 2023 Board of Directors
NASPO Members Elect 2023 Board of Directors Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO®) announced the election results for the 2023 NASPO Board of Directors during the 2022 NASPO Annual Conference, taking place September 26-28 in San Diego, California. Those elected include: President-Elect – Valerie Bollinger, Chief Procurement Officer, Idaho Director-at-Large
Member News: Arizona Department of Administration Wins NASCA Procurement Award
The Arizona Department of Administration has been recognized by the National Association of State Chief Adminsistrators (NASCA) with the 2022 NASCA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Procurement Award for their Set Aside Program. Learn more about the program by watching a video shared by Arizona. NASPO is proud to recognize the innovative and successful solutions
NASPO Welcomes New Strategic Partners
NASPO Welcomes New Strategic Partners Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) has added three new strategic partners to strengthen its connections within the procurement and government community. Joining our existing partners are the National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA), StateRAMP, and the Canadian Public Procurement Council (CPPC). Each of
NASPO Adds Howard University as Ninth Academic Partner
NASPO Adds Howard University as Ninth Academic Partner First Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to Be Added Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) announced today that it has added Howard University as a NASPO Academic Partner. Howard University is the ninth higher education insitution, and first Historically Black College
NCMA and NASPO Develop Contract Management Organizational Capability Program to Maintain Public Trust
NCMA and NASPO Develop Contract Management Organizational Capability Program to Maintain Public Trust Washington, D.C. Pilot Program Yields Positive Results Ashburn, VA – The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) have created a unique, collaborative program designed to improve the competence and capabilities of state public procurement
All NASPO-Developed Courses Offered Free
All NASPO-Developed Courses Offered Free Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) announced today that it will make all NASPO-developed Procurement U courses available free to users. Procurement U courses are designed for procurement professionals of all levels and offer contact hours that apply to the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council
NASPO Letter to Members
Lexington, KY – On January 3, 2022, the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Board of Directors submitted a letter to the Executive Committee of the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) to formally request the removal of National Institute of Government Procurement (NIGP) members from participating in UPPCC’s Board of Directors. As detailed
NASPO Supports Kentucky Disaster Relief
Lexington, KY – During their December 2021 meeting, the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Board of Directors voted to donate $50,000 to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear established the fund in response to the severe weather system that severely damaged parts of the Commonwealth on December 11.
NASPO Welcomes New Strategic Partner
NASPO Welcomes NAEP as Strategic Partner Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP). This agreement strengthens the relationship between NASPO and NAEP, allowing members from both organizations to collaborate, share information, and provide valuable insight into their
NASPO Announces 2022 Board of Directors
NASPO Announces 2022 Board of Directors Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO®) announced election results for the 2022 NASPO Board of Directors during the 2021 NASPO Annual Conference taking place September 13 – 15, 2021, in Austin, TX. The elected include: President-Elect – Jaime Schorr, Chief Procurement Officer, Maine Director-at-Large