18. Supply Chain Management (SCM) issues The Auditor-General identified the following: a) In three instances, quotations were not invited in all instances. b) A list of prospective suppliers from whom to invite price quotations was not in place. c) The preference point system as required by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No. 5 of 2000) was not applied in the procurement of all goods and services above R30 000. d) Contracts were amended, extended or renewed without approval by a delegated official. e) SCM policies and procedures were in conflict with legislation. f) The fraud prevention plan did not include specific measures for preventing and detecting fraud in the procurement process. g) Services were still being procured after the contract has expired.