It covers fraud schemes, red flags, internal controls, auditing techniques, ethical considerations, and real-world case studies to strengthen organizational integrity and accountability.

• Understand different types of contract and procurement fraud schemes.
• Recognize fraud indicators and high-risk areas in procurement cycles.
• Apply effective fraud detection, prevention, and investigation techniques.
• Develop internal control frameworks to mitigate fraud risks.
• Enhance compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.
• Learn how to conduct fraud risk assessments and reporting.

• Procurement and Contract Management Professionals
• Internal Auditors and Compliance Officers
• Risk Management Personnel
• Legal and Governance Teams
• Finance and Supply Chain Professionals
• Managers involved in purchasing and vendor management

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: Introduction to Contract & Procurement Fraud

• Overview of procurement and contract management cycles
• Definition and types of fraud
• Common procurement fraud schemes
• Fraud triangle and behavioral red flags
• Regulatory and ethical frameworks

Day 2: Understanding Procurement Fraud Schemes

• Bid rigging and collusion schemes
• Kickbacks, bribery, and conflicts of interest
• Invoice fraud and payment fraud schemes
• Vendor fraud and false representation
• Case studies of major procurement fraud incidents

Day 3: Fraud Detection & Internal Controls

• Building effective internal control systems
• Key risk indicators and red flags
• Data analytics for fraud detection
• Document examination and digital evidence
• Using audits to detect fraud

Day 4: Fraud Prevention & Investigation Techniques

• Fraud prevention strategies and policies
• Conducting procurement fraud investigations
• Interviewing techniques and evidence gathering
• Working with legal teams and enforcement bodies
• Reporting fraud findings and corrective action plans

Day 5: Case Studies, Workshops & Compliance Frameworks

• Hands-on analysis of procurement fraud cases
• Developing a procurement fraud risk assessment plan
• Implementing compliance and governance frameworks
• Best practices for transparent procurement operations
• Final review and course wrap-up

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.