Training on Procurement Audit
Gain expertise in procurement audits. Learn to detect fraud and ensure your organization achieves the best value for money in all procurement activities.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Procurement audit plays a vital role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and value for money in organizational spending. With procurement often being one of the largest expenditure areas, effective auditing helps uncover inefficiencies, strengthen compliance with laws and regulations, and minimize risks of fraud and mismanagement.
The course equips participants with practical skills to plan, conduct, and report on procurement audits. Emphasis is placed on applying audit standards, assessing procurement risks, detecting irregularities, and recommending improvements. Using a blend of case studies, exercises, and real-world examples, participants develop the expertise needed to promote integrity and efficiency within procurement systems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Procurement and supply chain professionals
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Internal and external auditors
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Compliance and risk management officers
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Finance and accounting staff overseeing procurement
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Project managers handling procurement budgets
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Regulators and oversight officers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Explain the role and importance of procurement auditing in governance
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Apply recognized audit frameworks and procedures to procurement processes
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Identify weaknesses, risks, and instances of non-compliance
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Conduct procurement audits from planning through reporting
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Recommend practical solutions to strengthen procurement systems
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Enhance accountability and value for money in organizational spending
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Procurement Audit
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Purpose and scope of procurement auditing
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Principles of accountability, transparency, and value for money
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International audit frameworks and best practices
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Case study: Public sector procurement audit and lessons learned
Module 2: Procurement Laws, Regulations, and Risks
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National and international procurement standards
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Common risks, fraud schemes, and compliance issues
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Detecting red flags and vulnerabilities in procurement
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Group exercise: Risk assessment using sample procurement documents
Module 3: Planning and Designing Procurement Audits
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Defining scope, objectives, and methodology
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Data collection techniques and sources of audit evidence
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Audit sampling methods and criteria setting
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Workshop: Developing a procurement audit plan
Module 4: Conducting the Audit – Tools and Techniques
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Reviewing bids, tenders, and contracts
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Performance evaluation: efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
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Fraud detection techniques in procurement
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Practical exercise: Auditing a simulated procurement case
Module 5: Reporting and Strengthening Procurement Systems
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Writing clear, accurate, and actionable audit reports
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Presenting findings to management and stakeholders
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Recommending corrective measures and monitoring implementation
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Capstone activity: Preparing and presenting a procurement audit report
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Strengthened accountability and governance in procurement processes
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Reduced risk of fraud, waste, and mismanagement
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Improved compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and donor requirements
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Enhanced reputation with stakeholders through transparent practices
Individual Impact
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Stronger skills in procurement auditing and risk assessment
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Ability to detect irregularities and recommend corrective action
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Increased knowledge of audit frameworks, standards, and methodologies
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Greater career prospects in procurement, compliance, and audit roles
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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