FOCO

Facilitating Transparency and Accountability in Public Spending

Empowering Integrity in Public Spending

FOCO – Facilitador de Observación de Compras Oficiales – is your partner in promoting transparency and accountability in public procurement. Our innovative platform leverages advanced AI technology and the internationally recognized Red Flags for Integrity methodology by Open Contracting Partnership to shine a light on inefficiencies in public spending and enhance the integrity of procurement processes.

Our Mission

At FOCO, we believe that everyone deserves to know how their tax money is being spent. By harnessing the power of data, we aim to empower citizens, organizations, and government entities to ensure that public resources are utilized effectively and ethically.

How It Works

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Step 1: Gather Your Tender Information

Start by compiling procurement data into an Excel spreadsheet. To make it easier, you can download our demo Excel template as a model to get you started.

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Step 2: Upload Your Document

Once your data is ready, simply upload your Excel file to our platform.

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Step 3: Analyze Alerts and Discover Red Flags

FOCO will analyze your data using the Red Flags for Integrity indicators. Discover potential anomalies and receive insights into bidding patterns and tender evaluations, helping you identify risks in public spending.

Upload Your Data

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Data analysis is available exclusively for registered users.

🚩What Are Red Flags for Integrity?

Red flags are indicators of potential corruption, collusion, or inefficiencies in public spending. They highlight anomalies in procurement processes that warrant further investigation. While they are not definitive proof of misconduct, they serve as valuable tools to detect and prevent risks in public procurement.

⚠️Why Are They Important?

Public procurement represents a significant area of government expenditure and is particularly vulnerable to corruption. Identifying red flags can:

  • 🔔Promote transparency and accountability
  • 🔔Prevent misuse of public resources
  • 🔔Enhance trust in government institutions

💡Examples of Red Flags

While the following examples illustrate common red flags, the scope of potential indicators extends far beyond these instances:

  • ⛔Single bidder for a tender that should be competitive
  • ⛔Unreasonably short time to submit bids
  • ⛔Bids that are suspiciously close to the budget estimate
  • ⛔Repeated awards to the same supplier in a short period