Stupachenko Evgeny V.

The author analyzes the concept and content of the initial (maximum) contract price as one of the institutions of the contract system aimed at ensuring the implementation of the principle of procurement efficiency. The article presents the main problems associated with the determination of the initial (maximum) price of the contract, gives examples from the practice of prosecutorial supervision. Based on the results of the study, the author concludes that it is necessary to further improve the law enforcement practice of determining the initial (maximum) price of the contract.