Which is NOT a recommended practice for monitoring contract performance?

• A. Using defined performance metrics, tracking deliverables and timelines
• B. Maintaining written change orders and conducting periodic contract evaluations
• C. Negotiating new contracts every year regardless of performance
• D. Conducting periodic contract audits and evaluations

Answer: (D)

Monitoring contract performance relies on clear metrics, tracking deliverables and timelines, and documenting changes through written change orders. Regular evaluations and audits provide objective checks to ensure obligations are met and to spot issues early. Negotiating a new contract every year regardless of performance goes against sound contract management because it wastes resources and can reward underperformance, ignoring the actual performance data and the needs that may have changed. Renewal or renegotiation should be based on performance, changes in requirements, and market conditions, not on an automatic annual cycle.