‘Opt-Out’ clause justifies Gumboot Friday funding without procurement process – RNZ 25 July 2024

Summarised by Centrist

Health officials used a special ‘opt-out’ clause to ensure $24 million funding for Mike King’s Gumboot Friday complied with government contract rules, despite initial suggestions for reduced funding. The decision faced criticism for bypassing the standard procurement process. The initiative, part of the coalition agreement, aims to provide youth mental health services, but has been scrutinized for its unusual funding method and lack of competitive tendering.

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