Strengthening Public Procurement Governance Through the Electronic Procurement System (SPSE): A Conceptual Framework for Local Governments

Cyndi Adelia; Khairul Ausa; Galih Supraja

doi:10.55227/ijerfa.v4i4.467

Authors

Cyndi Adelia Department of Accounting, Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
Khairul Ausa Department of Accounting, Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
Galih Supraja Department of Accounting, Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijerfa.v4i4.467

Keywords:

Electronic Procurement System (SPSE), E-Procurement, Procurement Transparency, Public Accountability, Good Procurement Governance, Public Trust.

Abstract

This conceptual paper develops an integrative framework for strengthening public procurement governance in local governments through the implementation of the Electronic Procurement System (SPSE). SPSE serves as a digital governance mechanism that enhances procurement transparency, promotes public accountability, and supports the realization of good procurement governance. Drawing upon Agency Theory and the principles of New Public Management (NPM), the proposed framework illustrates how SPSE contributes to more transparent, accountable, and efficient procurement processes, ultimately fostering greater public trust in government institutions. The framework offers both theoretical and practical contributions by providing insights into the role of digital procurement systems in public sector governance reform. Furthermore, it serves as a reference for local government practitioners in designing procurement governance strategies and establishes a foundation for future empirical research on the effectiveness of SPSE implementation in the public sector.

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