Methodological and Tactical Specifics of Detecting Signs of Criminal Activity in the Sphere of Procurement

The author examines some criminal trends in the sphere of procurement, and differentiates between external and internal factors of crime prevention related to procurement. A short list of typical actions of persons involved in economic-criminal schemes related to this sphere at the stage of drawing, closing and fulfilling contracts, is presented. Recommendations are given regarding the methodological and tactical contents of work on identifying elements of crime related to procurement. The author stresses a need for public control over this sphere and examines opportunities for the transformation of the worldview of offenders through the use of alternative methods of influence.