Procurement Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

Course Overview

This programme is designed for senior procurement, audit, and oversight professionals managing large public contracts or donor-funded procurement systems. It focuses on strengthening transparency, compliance, and institutional safeguards in line with World Bank Procurement Guidelines, UNCITRAL, and INTOSAI Audit Standards.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Strengthen procurement planning and contract oversight
✅ Ensure compliance with donor and national standards
✅ Apply risk-based audit and control practices
✅ Prevent fraud, collusion, and corruption in public procurement
✅ Improve transparency and stakeholder confidence

Who Should Attend

• Procurement managers in government or donor projects
• Audit teams, compliance officers, internal control heads
• PIUs managing complex procurement portfolios
• Legal or policy staff involved in procurement systems reform

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Procurement Frameworks & Planning
Day 1: Procurement Law, Policy & International Guidelines
Day 2: Tender Planning, Evaluation & Award
Day 3: Framework Agreements, E-Procurement & Reverse Auctions
Day 4: Contract Management & Performance Monitoring
Day 5: Fraud Indicators & Preventive Safeguards

Week 2: Oversight & Risk-Based Audit
Day 6: Audit Types, Standards & Control Systems
Day 7: Risk Assessment in Procurement Systems
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Procurement Oversight or Audit Institution
Day 9: Reporting, Case Reviews & Investigation Processes
Day 10: Reform Planning Workshop & Peer Exchange