Procurement Planning Bid Management Training
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Procurement Planning Bid Management Training Course
Introduction:
Procurement fraud and bribery pose significant threats to businesses and government departments globally, resulting in substantial financial losses. To address this pressing issue, we have developed a highly engaging program designed to equip managers and professionals from both the public and private sectors with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, combat, and effectively manage the risks associated with procurement fraud and bribery.
This comprehensive program delves into the intricate world of procurement fraud and bribery, shedding light on the various forms these illicit activities can take. Participants will explore real-world case studies, examine common red flags, and learn how to detect and prevent fraudulent schemes and corrupt practices within procurement processes.
The program emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management and equips participants with practical tools and strategies to mitigate procurement fraud and bribery risks. Through interactive discussions and exercises, participants will gain valuable insights into developing robust internal controls, implementing effective monitoring systems, and fostering a culture of ethics and compliance within their organizations.
Furthermore, the program addresses the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding procurement fraud and bribery, providing participants with a solid understanding of the legal implications and consequences associated with these offenses. Participants will learn how to navigate legal challenges, collaborate with law enforcement agencies, and effectively manage investigations should fraudulent activities arise.
By the end of this program, managers and professionals will be well-prepared to tackle the complex challenges posed by procurement fraud and bribery. They will possess the necessary skills to identify and prevent fraudulent schemes, implement robust risk management strategies, and foster a culture of integrity within their organizations.
Join us in this engaging program to enhance your ability to recognize, combat, and manage procurement fraud and bribery risks. By equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools to address these critical issues, you will contribute to safeguarding your organization's financial well-being, reputation, and long-term success.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding procurement fraud and bribery –motivations and techniques
- Knowing the international law and commitments to anti-fraud and anti-bribery
- Developing competence in building multiple barriers to fraud
- Becoming aware of the principles and practicalities of bribery-proofing organizations
Who Should Attend?
- Professionals and leaders who wish to know more about avoiding and fraud proofing their organizations
- Personnel directly involved in procurement or contractual activities or relationships who need to know the law, the management and the tools and techniques of controlling fraud and bribery
Course Outlines:
Understanding the Context and Motivations Behind
Procurement Fraud and Bribery
- Defining procurement fraud and bribery
- Understanding the motivations of individuals and organizations that engage in fraud and Bribery.
- Assess the costs to the organization and the individual of undetected fraud and bribery
- Recognizing the role of everyone in the organization with regard to fraud and bribery
- Public and Private sector responsibilities
Implementing Effective Anti-Fraud Controls
- Developing effective and proportionate procedures
- Training personnel and suppliers who may encounter procurement fraud
- Communicating policy to all levels in the organization
- Securing the supply chain at all stages including initiation, storage, transportation, loading and
- Unloading, handovers with other organizations and shipping and clearance documentation.
- Monitoring the stages in procurement from pre-qualification to use.
- Achieving due diligence
Building Effective Barriers To Procurement Fraud
- Increasing individuals and the organization’s awareness of fraud risk
- Training staff to identify and signal and suspicion of procurement fraud
- Monitoring of documentation and internal audit as a control and a signal of the organization’s
- attitude to fraud
- Assessing staff and their vulnerability to fraud.
- Creating effective procedures and monitoring these procedures
- Creating internal barriers to collusion and cooperation that may facilitate corrupt practices
- Auditing suppliers and associated organizations for procurement fraud
- Analyzing data and activities in order to flag suspicions of fraud
Bribery Proofing the Organization – Tools, Techniques and Approaches
- Planning the bribery-proof organization
- Developing anti-bribery policy and
- Gaining commitment from all levels of the organization
- Communicating the policies
- Enforcing compliance of organizational anti-bribery rules and procedures
- Achieving due diligence with controlled organizations and business associates
- Monitoring and reviewing the anti-bribery management system.
- Audit and top management review – continuously improving the system
Understanding the International Law, Conventions and Approaches to Anti-Bribery and Anti-Fraud Activities
- The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and the United Nations Convention against Corruption
- The UK Bribery Act 2010 – bribing another person; bribing a foreign official; consequences of
- Failing to prevent bribery.
- The US Foreign Corrupt practices Act 1977 – provisions and scope; enforcement; persons
- Subject to the Act.
- Avoiding becoming entangled innocently in foreign bribery and anti-fraud situations