This study explores the prevention of government procurement fraud in Palembang city, which is thought to be related to the competency of the government apparatus and Internal Control System (SPI). This research was conducted empirically by involving 50 government units with an analysis of procurement actors (budget user powers, commitment-making officials, procurement officials, and election working groups. The data were analyzed by multiple regression techniques. The result, prevention of procurement fraud was influenced by the competency of government apparatus and SPI. Partially, the competency of the government apparatus did not influence the prevention of fraud.

Link: Fraud Prevention in Government Procurement of Goods and Services