Procurement Risk Assessment

We are the statewide authority for all state purchases of goods and services. We delegate purchasing authority for goods and services to state agencies based on a procurement risk assessment.

We updated the risk assessment process to achieve these goals:

  1. Improve the efficiency of the process to be able to assess agencies’ delegated authority in a timely manner.
  2. More clearly define and communicate how the risk assessment is administered so agencies better understand the process and how we use the information.
  3. Improve customer satisfaction with the process.

The updated 2024 risk assessment project:

2024 assessment dashboard

Sprint Number Agency Assigned administrator Status Timeline Next step
2 ECY Zoë Mroz Exit interview Weeks 9-12 Director review and signature
3 DNR Zoë Mroz Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Management review
3 WSHS Zoë Mroz Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Management review
3 LOT Zoë Mroz Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Management review
3 LNI Zoë Mroz Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Management review
3 WTFRC Zoë Mroz Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Management review
3 WHC Zoë Mroz Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Management review
2 WSP Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Complete risk assessment, draft summary and new delegation letter Weeks 9-12 Management review, edits
2 OMWBE Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Packet and letter sent to director for review and signature Weeks 9-12 Complete
2 HAEIFAC Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Packet and letter sent to director for review and signature Weeks 9-12 Complete
2 WHCFA Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Packet and letter sent to director for review and signature Weeks 9-12 Complete
2 SOS Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Packet and letter sent to director for review and signature Weeks 9-12 Complete
3 FMSIB Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Complete risk assessment, draft summary and new delegation letter
3 TIB Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Complete risk assessment, draft summary and new delegation letter
3 HFC Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Complete risk assessment, draft summary and new delegation letter
3 WTB Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Complete risk assessment, draft summary and new delegation letter
3 BTA Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Complete risk assessment, draft summary and new delegation letter
3 WSDOT Elizabeth Byrd-Rand Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Complete risk assessment, draft summary and new delegation letter
2 SEED Marquita Price Director review and signature Weeks 9-12 Director review and signature
2 CSEO Marquita Price Director review and signature Weeks 9-12 Director review and signature
2 SBCTC Marquita Price Exit interview Weeks 9-12 Director review and signature
3 ALFALFA Marquita Price Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 OILSEED Marquita Price Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 MINT Marquita Price Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 CRAN Marquita Price Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 HRC Marquita Price Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 WDFW Marquita Price Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 PSSC Marquita Price Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
1 DOC Drew Zavatsky Complete risk assessment Pending Draft packet for management review
2 DSHS Drew Zavatsky Complete risk assessment Pending Draft packet for management review
2 ESD Drew Zavatsky Conduct risk assessment Weeks 9-12 Draft packet for management review
2 OFM Drew Zavatsky Packet and letter sent to management for review Weeks 9-12 Packet and letter sent to director for review and signature
3 CDHY Drew Zavatsky Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 DAIRY Drew Zavatsky Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 DES Drew Zavatsky Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 EWSHS Drew Zavatsky Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 GOIA Drew Zavatsky Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 HUM Drew Zavatsky Conduct risk assessment Weeks 3-8 Draft packet for management review
3 LTG Drew Zavatsky Request agency documents Weeks 3-5 Draft packet for management review

Related links

Related policies

Delegation of Authority - DES-090-00

DES-090-00

This policy applies whenever an agency purchases or leases goods and/or services under Chapter 39.26 RCW. The goal is to provide each agency with authority that is tailored to fulfill the agency’s mission.

Contact us

Enterprise Procurement Risk Assessment team

Email delegatedauthority@des.wa.gov