(Supporting program management to secure value for money in procurement activities) The evolution of the procurement process has led to increasing demands on the professionalism of procurement audit practitioners. Procurement of goods, works and services is a major component of any national budget and, therefore, maintaining transparency, accountability and fairness in the procurement process is imperative. This practical 2-day programme will improve your knowledge of procurement, regulatory frameworks, risks on all aspects of the procurement cycle and contract supervision. You will develop your practical skills in the audit process from planning, execution, reporting and monitoring recommendations.

1. Value Added Procurement Auditing
Supporting program management to secure value for money in procurement activities
Empowering audit, compliance and control professionals
Course Description
The evolution of the procurement process has led to increasing demands on the professionalism of procurement audit practitioners. Procurement of goods,
works and services is a major component of any national budget and, therefore, maintaining transparency, accountability and fairness in the procurement
process is imperative. This practical 2-day programme will improve your knowledge of procurement, regulatory frameworks, risks on all aspects of the
procurement cycle and contract supervision. You will develop your practical skills in the audit process from planning, execution, reporting and monitoring
recommendations.
Course Objectives:
After going through this program, you will be able to:
 Understand and appreciate procurement systems;
 Know procurement risks:
 Appreciate the need for procurement regulation;
 Know the structures and methods of procurement; and
 Plan, execute and report on procurement audits.
Course Profile
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1. Overview of Procurement
 Procurement Systems
 Procurement Risks
 Procurement Regulation (ACT 663)
 Procurement Administration
 Procurement Principles
2. The Procurement Audit Process
 Planning the Audit
 Risk Assessment
 Audit Scope and Objectives
 Executing the Audit
 Audit Follow-up
 Procurement ICQ
 Procurement Audit Program
3. Procurement Structures
 Public Procurement Authority
 Procurement Entity
 The Head of Procurement Entity
 Procurement Unit
 Entity Tender Committee
 Tender Evaluation Panels
 Tender Review Boards
4. Procurement Planning and Budgeting
 Procurement Planning
 The Budget Preparation Process
 Determining Completion Timescales
 Plan Monitoring and Updating
5. Procurement of Goods/Works/Consultancy
 Procurement Methods
 Specification of Requirement
 Pre-Qualification Of Tenderers for Goods
 Tendering Procedures
6. Procurement Reporting and Monitoring
 Procurement Review Process
 Procurement Reporting
 Procurement Monitoring
7. Disposal of Goods and Equipment
 Disposal Options
 Market Value of Assets
 Revenue from Sales
Target Audience: All Internal Auditors.
Program Fee: GHC 900 (VAT exclusive), covers 2 snacks, lunch, course handouts and sample audit tools and templates.
Venue: Airport View Hotel, Airport City, Accra