KPMG-GIPS 2026 Procurement Enhancement Survey: 86% of respondents say procurement fraud occurs in their organisations

A recent KPMG-GIPS 2026 Procurement Enhancement Survey Report has found that 86% of respondents believe procurement fraud takes place in their organisations, a slight decrease from the 89% in 2023. However, the survey also revealed that 12% of respondents have faced retaliation after reporting suspected fraud, a notable increase from 26% in 2023.

The primary motivation for engaging in procurement fraud, according to 62% of respondents, is personal financial gain. Despite this concerning trend, the report indicated improvements in procurement governance, including better awareness of anti-fraud policies, monitoring, investigation processes, and performance measurement. The survey, which received 505 responses from mainly procurement practitioners, emphasises the need for organisations to integrate fraud risk assessments into their enterprise risk management frameworks, periodically evaluate the effectiveness of procurement controls, and enhance oversight through regular reporting to executive management and the board.