Supplier Risk
Restricted Supplier Screening
Screens vendors against the restricted and defaulting supplier database.
Why Restricted-Supplier Screening Is Required
Suppliers restricted by National Treasury for past misconduct are barred from doing business with the state, and awarding to a restricted supplier is irregular. Screening against the restricted and defaulting supplier databases is a mandatory pre-award control. AuditPro Core screens the vendor base against restricted-supplier data so prohibited awards are prevented at source rather than discovered in an audit.
The Numbers
AuditPro Core renders this view from your tenant's live, tamper-evident records. The figures below are illustrative sample data.
Vendors Screened
3,247
full master
Restricted Matches
14
▲ 3
Paid While Restricted
R 6.1m
exposure
Cleared on Review
5
name overlap
Matches by Restriction Type
Restricted Vendors With Payments
| Vendor | Restriction | Payments | Value (R'000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor 1188 | National register | 4 | 1840 |
| Vendor 1204 | Defaulting supplier | 3 | 1320 |
| Vendor 1340 | Tax non-compliance | 2 | 980 |
| Vendor 1422 | National register | 2 | 760 |
| Vendor 1509 | Fraud conviction | 1 | 1200 |
Figures shown are illustrative sample data for demonstration. AuditPro Core renders these views from your own tenant's live, tamper-evident records.
The Restricted Database
National Treasury maintains a database of suppliers restricted from public-sector business, alongside the register of tender defaulters. Awarding to a listed entity contravenes the prescripts.
Screening at the Right Points
Effective screening happens at onboarding and again at award, since a supplier can be restricted after it joins the master file. A one-time check at registration leaves a gap.
Related-Entity Evasion
Restricted parties sometimes re-enter through a newly formed entity sharing directors, banking or addresses. Screening therefore extends beyond the listed name to its connected identifiers.
How AuditPro Core Bridges the Gap
- Database screening: vendors are matched against restricted and defaulting-supplier lists on name and identity keys.
- Pre-award gating: screening runs at onboarding and again at award to close the post-registration gap.
- Related-entity detection: shared directors, banking and addresses are tested to catch re-entry through new entities.
- Continuous monitoring: the base is re-screened as the restricted lists are updated.
Key Takeaways
- Awarding to a restricted supplier is irregular by definition.
- Screen at onboarding and at award, not just once at registration.
- Watch for restricted parties re-entering through connected new entities.
- Re-screen continuously as Treasury updates the restricted lists.
See This on Your Own Data
AuditPro Core renders this dashboard from your tenant's live, tamper-evident records — every figure traceable to source.