Procurement Fraud: Prevention, Investigation and Prosecution

The programme

Programme overview

This intensive course provides procurement, finance, audit, and compliance professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to prevent, detect, investigate, and support prosecution of procurement and contract fraud. Through real-world case studies, practical exercises, and interactive workshops, participants will learn how to identify fraud schemes, establish effective controls, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in procurement. The course is designed to empower you with strategies to protect your organisation’s assets and reputation while promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Procurement Managers & Administrators
• SCM Managers & Practitioners
• Bid Committee Members
• Chief Financial Officers & Financial Managers
• Internal & External Auditors
• Risk & Compliance Officers

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Understand the typologies, risks, and impact of procurement and contract fraud
• Recognise and interpret legal definitions and statutory obligations related to procurement fraud
• Identify, detect, and assess fraud risks and red flags within procurement and contracting
• Conduct internal investigations and gather evidence to support fraud cases
• Advise on, and implement, effective anti-fraud controls and best practices
• Develop, present, and communicate findings and recommendations for fraud prevention and remediation

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

2-Day Essentials — Training Outline

• Defining procurement fraud, types and examples, and the fraud triangle
• Scale, impact, and cost implications for organisations and economies
• Legal and statutory frameworks, roles and responsibilities
• Conflicts of interest and corruption: identification and disclosure
• Common fraud schemes and key risk areas across the procurement cycle
• Red flags: employee-related, supplier-related, payment, delivery, and contract management
• The five-step approach to fraud detection, and data analysis tools
• Anti-fraud controls and whistleblowing mechanisms
• Steps and process of a procurement fraud investigation; gathering and preserving evidence
• Interviewing techniques, documentation, and chain of custody
• Designing effective audit plans and evaluating internal controls
• Writing effective investigation reports
• Leveraging data analytics to detect anomalies and patterns in procurement data
• Understanding prosecution pathways for procurement fraud
• Managing whistleblower reports and protection; collaborating with legal and regulatory bodies
• Developing anti-fraud policies, procedures, and an anti-fraud culture
• Customised action planning: anti-fraud strategies for your organisation
• Deciding whether the 5-Day Comprehensive programme is the right next step

5-Day Comprehensive — Training Outline

• Types & examples of procurement and contract fraud
• Fraud triangle: theoretical foundations
• Real-life impact on economies and organisations; citizens' experience with procurement fraud
• Organisational and national context
• Cost implications
• Common and statutory law principles
• Definitions relevant to procurement & contracting
• Roles and responsibilities
• Identifying conflicts of interest (employees, employers, suppliers)
• Impact of corruption on procurement integrity
• Guidelines for managing and disclosing conflicts
• Analysing procurement fraud cases in your sector.
• Overview of common fraud schemes
• Key risk areas in procurement cycles (bidding, supplier selection, payment, delivery, contract management)
• Employee-related and supplier-related red flags
• Payment, delivery, and contract management red flags
• Five-step approach to fraud detection
• Data analysis & use of analytical tools
• Preliminary fraud assessments
• System controls and best practices
• Effective whistleblowing systems: organisational and personal inhibitors
• Building an anti-fraud culture: pillars and practical steps
• Red flag identification simulation.
• Steps and process flow of a procurement fraud investigation
• Gathering & preserving evidence; interviewing techniques
• Documentation and chain of custody
• Procurement team, audit & compliance, and management
• Designing effective audit plans for procurement
• Risk assessments and evaluation of internal controls
• Sampling methods and data gathering techniques
• Presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Recommendations and follow-up
• Mock investigation exercise.
• Introduction to data analytics and software tools
• Using procurement data to detect anomalies and patterns
• Advanced analysis techniques
• Data-driven fraud detection in procurement
• Lessons learned from high-profile investigations
• Managing whistleblower reports and protection
• Ethical considerations in investigation and reporting
• Collaborating with legal and regulatory bodies
• Preparing evidence for prosecution: practical group exercise.
• Developing anti-fraud policies and procedures
• Strengthening internal controls
• Employee training and awareness programmes
• Continuous monitoring and improvement frameworks
• Leadership role in anti-fraud culture
• Change management and communication strategies
• Civil society and media roles
• Enhancing transparency
• Developing anti-fraud strategies tailored to your organisation
• Setting measurable goals for procurement integrity
• Final Q&A, action planning, and certification.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.