Yuseongsoo, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member, Points Out "Issues with Small Business Purchase Ratio"

Yuseong-su, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Yoo Seong-su, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly (Democratic Party, Jangseong 1), pointed out issues with the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education's purchase ratio of goods from small business owners and demanded improvements.

According to data submitted to Assemblyman Yoo Seong-su on the 16th, the purchase ratio of goods from Jeonnam companies among goods purchased with contract amounts of 5 million won or more was ▲24.0% in 2018 ▲31.2% in 2019 ▲35.0% in 2020, showing that the purchase ratio of goods from Jeonnam companies by the Provincial Office of Education remained in the low 30% range over the past three years.

During the administrative audit of the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, Assemblyman Yoo ordered, "Please increase the purchase ratio of goods from small business owners within Jeonnam Province so that Jeonnam education can continue the spirit of coexistence with local governments."

He added, "The purchase ratio of goods from small business owners within Jeonnam Province has been repeatedly pointed out every year during audits, but the only response has been promises to improve, which is problematic," and emphasized, "To solve this issue, let's consider measures such as setting a purchase week with small business owners at the beginning of the semester to dramatically increase the purchase ratio by about twice."

In response, Superintendent Jang Seok-woong said, "Although this issue has been continuously raised, it has not been improved, so now we intend to seek solutions from the perspective of proactive administration," and added, "We will strive to help the local economy through the purchase of local products."

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