Detection and Prevention of Corruption in Procurement

Theft, fraud and corruption in public and private sector procurement extend well beyond the financial loss; it affects an organization’s reputation and credibility and can hamper and delay implementation of critically needed programs and projects. Corruption increases cost and ultimately reduces competitiveness. Very often organizations are caught trying to stop the provable “horse that has already bolted the stable”. This lack of compliance with the law and acceptable rules of conduct is due in large measure to the absence of proper codes of conduct coupled with inadequate or no training in detection and avoidance for those mandated to monitor and oversee procurement transactions.

CONTENT

*General Principles of Procurement

– The Role of Purchasing

– Stages of the Purchasing process

– The Impact of e-purchasing & internal relationship

– Communications-relationship with suppliers

*Prevention and Detection

-Legal obligations

– Setting up a systems of safeguard

– The Symptoms

– E-Procurement

*Application of Laws and Penalties

– Procurement Act

– Code of Conduct

*Prevent Corrupt Practices

– Procurement Audits

– Separation of Authority

– Whistle Blowing

FOR WHOM:

Stores, Purchasing and Logistics Personnel in the Public and Private Sectors.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.