Jesse Coombs for the most part, yes, I think you are right. At least on any significant action.

Jason Corley do you mean generally, or specifically in Fate Core? I ask because while I think what you describe might be good policy, I’m almost certain it is not required by the rules of Fate Core, if anything the opposite is allowed/expected. EDIT: also, in my experience the most tremendous Fate Point bidding wars happen between players, with the GM looking on in bemused silence.