On June 20, 2017, the Sacramento Bee commented on a State Auditor’s report that had just been released. “The report estimates that the state spent $44 billion on noncompetitive contracts worth $1 million or more between 2011 and 2016, a substantial sum that auditors said underscored the need for better management.”  For all state contracts in excess of one-half million, competitive bids should be required.