Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Public sector auditors must provide assurance over the use of public money, compliance with laws and regulations, and the effectiveness of programmes. Public audits face unique accountability, transparency and political considerations.
This Aractech course covers public sector audit frameworks, financial and compliance audits of government entities, auditing budgets and grants, public procurement audits, performance and value-for-money elements, fraud and corruption risks and reporting to oversight bodies. Participants apply methods to public sector cases.
The course suits supreme audit institution staff, internal auditors in government and inspectors.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain public sector audit frameworks and standards
- Audit budgets, appropriations and grants
- Audit public procurement
- Assess compliance with laws and regulations
- Identify fraud and corruption risks in public entities
- Report to parliaments and oversight bodies
Who should attend
Target audience
- Public sector auditors
- Internal auditors in government
- Inspectors and oversight staff
- Finance officers in public entities
- Donor and grant auditors
- Governance professionals
Methodology
Learning approach
- Public sector case studies
- Audit planning workshops
- Procurement audit exercises
- Report writing
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Public Sector Audit Context
- Accountability and transparency
- Audit mandates
- Public sector standards
- Types of audits
- Coffee break
- Types of audits (continued)
- Stakeholders
- Exercise: Audit mandate review
Day 2
Budgets and Grants
- Budget execution
- Appropriations
- Grants and transfers
- Donor-funded programmes
- Coffee break
- Donor-funded programmes (continued)
- Compliance
- Workshop: Grant audit
Day 3
Public Procurement
- Procurement rules
- Tender audits
- Contract execution
- Red flags
- Coffee break
- Red flags (continued)
- Collusion
- Case study: Procurement irregularity
Day 4
Compliance and Integrity
- Legal compliance
- Fraud and corruption risks
- Conflicts of interest
- Asset declarations
- Coffee break
- Asset declarations (continued)
- Whistleblowing
- Exercise: Integrity risk assessment
Day 5
Reporting and Impact
- Audit reports
- Parliamentary reporting
- Recommendations
- Coffee break
- Recommendations (continued)
- Follow-up
- Public communication
- Capstone: Public audit report
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Auditing Government Entities and Public Funds (AGRC-032) cover?
This course covers Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 4 - 8 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Public sector auditors, Internal auditors in government, Inspectors and oversight staff
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Kuala lumpur, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona, Amsterdam.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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