ICT Budgeting and Procurement Practices

Budgets are set by MATs and individual schools have no involvement in the process.

Budgets are set by the government and allocated to schools and MATs.

Budgets are set collaboratively between schools and MATs. (correct)

Budgets are set by individual schools and MATs have no involvement in the process.

Only the ICT Director has the authority to approve spending.

Spending decisions are made by the government.

Spending must be approved by the school or MAT leadership. (correct)

Any staff member can spend without approval.

It allows for bulk purchasing and cost savings. (correct)

It has no impact on procurement processes.

It increases costs as each school or MAT purchases independently.

It reduces the quality of the purchased items.