Today (2026.01.15), the Chair of the Standing Committee on Budget of the State Great Hural of Mongolia, N.Naranbaatar, along with Members of Parliament R.Batbold, L.Soronzonbold, D.Purevdavaa, Dav.Tsogtbaatar, and D.Enkhtuvshin, worked at the Government Implementing Agency—the State Procurement Agency.

Head of the State Procurement Agency Ts.Batzul provided a brief overview of the organization’s 2025 performance report, as well as a detailed presentation on the 2026 work plan and the draft revised version of the Law on Procurement. For example, of the 90 projects and measures totaling MNT 2,067.6 billion included in the “List of projects and measures to be implemented with the 2025 State Budget of Mongolia,” amendments were made to the lists approved by Government Resolutions No. 144 and No. 162 of 2025. As a result, procurement procedures are planned for 497 contract packages covering 87 projects and measures with a total value of MNT 1,889.5 billion. According to the presentation, contracts have been successfully concluded for 74 projects and measures, resulting in savings of MNT 282.8 billion from the state budget.

Mr. Ts.Batzul also noted that in 2026, procurement tenders will be organized for a total of 197 projects and measures with an estimated budget of MNT 2.3 trillion. These include 71 projects with budgets of up to MNT 3.0 billion, 87 projects with budgets between MNT 3 and 10 billion, and 39 projects with budgets exceeding MNT 10 billion.

As of today, technical specifications and terms of reference have been received for 20 contract packages under 11 projects and measures totaling MNT 48.1 billion. He emphasized that since state procurement has been conducted through an electronic system since 2011, no major upgrades have been made. Therefore, starting this year, efforts will focus on modernizing the electronic procurement system to enhance transparency, streamline procedures, accelerate processes, and eliminate requirements for citizens to submit information already held by the government. Mr. Ts.Batzul also provided a detailed explanation of how the draft revised Law on Procurement addresses key pressing issues within the sector.

Following the presentation and introduction of the draft law, Members of Parliament asked questions and shared opinions. Member of Parliament D.Purevdavaa emphasized the importance of external oversight of the State Procurement Agency and proposed that the State Audit Organization conduct audits, with audit reports and conclusions to be reviewed by the Standing Committee on Budget. He urged the agency to ensure openness and transparency in its operations. Member of Parliament R.Batbold noted that the agency should move away from viewing itself merely as an implementing body rather than a policy-shaping institution and called for more proactive and effective efforts to improve the efficiency of state procurement.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Chair of the Standing Committee on Budget N.Naranbaatar delivered remarks. He pointed out that procurement-related activities for mega projects have been insufficient in the past and mentioned the need to pay attention to the fact that mega projects and major development projects are currently regulated under the same framework. Mr. N.Naranbaatar emphasized that amendments to relevant laws are urgently needed and further noted the importance of moving toward a state procurement system that utilizes artificial intelligence to operate without human intervention or external influence.

He stated that the Standing Committee will give special attention to supporting amendments to relevant legislation and improving the legal and regulatory environment in this sector, according to information provided by the Press and Public Relations Department of the State Great Hural.