Training Course on Auditing Procurement and Supply Chain Systems

Course Overview
Effective auditing of procurement and supply chain systems is essential for ensuring compliance, transparency, accountability, and value for money. This course provides participants with practical knowledge and skills to plan and conduct audits of procurement and supply chain operations in public, private, and donor-funded environments.
The course covers internal control frameworks, audit planning, risk-based audit approaches, evaluation of procurement records, inventory management, contract execution, supplier payments, and logistics operations. Participants will also gain insights into fraud detection, red flag identification, audit reporting, and follow-up mechanisms.
Designed for internal auditors, compliance officers, procurement managers, and program staff, the course combines international best practices, donor requirements, and audit standards to build strong oversight capacity.
________________________________________
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the principles and objectives of procurement and supply chain audits
•Plan and execute risk-based audits for procurement and logistics operations
•Assess internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency
•Identify red flags and procurement-related fraud risks
•Evaluate procurement documentation, supplier contracts, and inventory records
•Prepare audit findings and recommendations aligned with international standards
________________________________________
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
•Internal and external auditors
•Procurement and supply chain professionals
•Compliance and risk management officers
•Finance and grant officers
•M&E professionals involved in systems reviews
•Donor-funded project implementers and public sector officers
________________________________________
Training Methodology
•Facilitator-led sessions with audit case simulations
•Group exercises in document review and risk identification
•Real-life examples from public, NGO, and donor procurement audits
•Use of checklists, sampling tools, and audit report templates
•Interactive sessions on fraud scenarios and red flag analysis
________________________________________
Expected Outcomes
Participants will gain the ability to:
•Conduct comprehensive audits of procurement and SCM systems
•Review and assess contract management, payments, and logistics records
•Identify internal control gaps and suggest mitigation measures
•Enhance accountability through audit-driven improvement plans
•Communicate audit results effectively to senior management and donors