DETECTING & PREVENTING PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT FRAUD
Safeguard Organizational Resources by Identifying, Investigating, and Preventing Procurement Irregularities
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 – 14 May 2026 | Manama, Bahrain | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 27 – 29 Oct 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Procurement and contracting activities are increasingly targeted by fraud schemes that can erode budgets, damage reputations, and compromise compliance. From bid rigging and collusion to kickbacks and invoice fraud, procurement fraud undermines operational integrity and stakeholder trust.
This 3-day intensive course equips professionals with the skills to detect early warning signs, assess vulnerabilities, and implement effective controls. Combining real-world cases, regulatory frameworks, and investigative tools, the program enhances participants’ ability to protect procurement systems from fraud risks.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand key types of procurement and contract fraud and their red flags
• Analyze risk areas across the procurement cycle from requisition to payment
• Design and implement internal controls and fraud prevention systems
• Investigate suspicious procurement transactions and supplier behavior
• Align anti-fraud strategies with audit, compliance, and legal requirements
Key Benefits of Attending
• Learn how to detect procurement fraud before it causes significant damage
• Strengthen controls in sourcing, bidding, vendor selection, and contract execution
• Develop fraud response strategies and investigation protocols
• Align procurement practices with global anti-corruption frameworks
• Enhance governance, transparency, and ethical standards
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Procurement, supply chain, and contract managers
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• Finance and legal professionals involved in procurement oversight
• Anti-fraud professionals and forensic investigators
• Anyone responsible for procurement integrity and risk management
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Procurement fraud typology and control design
• Vendor due diligence and third-party risk assessment
• Audit trail analysis and data-driven fraud detection
• Ethics and compliance monitoring
• Investigation planning and interview techniques
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved procurement integrity and reduced fraud exposure
• Strengthened internal controls and due diligence processes
• Enhanced ability to detect anomalies, collusion, and fraudulent bidding
• Increased regulatory compliance and audit preparedness
• Stronger reputation for ethical procurement practices
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Fraud risk frameworks, legal standards, and controls
• Case Studies – High-profile procurement fraud cases and lessons learned
• Workshops – Red flag identification, contract review, and process mapping
• Peer Exchange – Experience sharing on procurement control challenges
• Tools – Fraud risk checklists, audit programs, investigation templates
Course Outline
DETAILED 3-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Understanding Procurement & Contract Fraud Risks
- Module 1: Introduction to Procurement Fraud (07:30 – 09:30)
• Fraud definitions, typologies, and organizational impact
• Fraud triangle and procurement life cycle vulnerabilities - Module 2: Fraud Schemes and Red Flags (09:45 – 11:15)
• Bid rigging, collusion, conflict of interest, invoice fraud - Module 3: Workshop – Mapping Fraud Risks Across the Procurement Cycle (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identify risks from requisition to contract closure - Module 4: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks (02:00 – 03:30)
• Anti-corruption laws, procurement codes, and enforcement trends
Day 2: Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention Strategies
- Module 1: Designing Anti-Fraud Controls (07:30 – 09:30)
• Segregation of duties, approvals, and documentation controls - Module 2: Vendor Vetting and Third-Party Risk (09:45 – 11:15)
• Supplier due diligence, watchlists, and compliance checks - Module 3: Workshop – Reviewing Contracts and Supplier Profiles (11:30 – 01:00)
• Detecting manipulation and red flags in documentation - Module 4: Data Analytics for Fraud Detection (02:00 – 03:30)
• Using procurement data to identify anomalies and trends
Day 3: Fraud Investigation, Response & Reporting
- Module 1: Planning and Conducting Investigations (07:30 – 09:30)
• Gathering evidence, interviewing, and maintaining chain of custody - Module 2: Reporting Findings and Corrective Actions (09:45 – 11:15)
• Structuring reports, presenting evidence, and risk mitigation - Module 3: Workshop – Procurement Fraud Case Simulation (11:30 – 01:00)
• Apply investigation tools to a real-world scenario - Module 4: Wrap-Up – Building a Culture of Integrity (02:00 – 03:30)
• Ethics training, whistleblower protection, and fraud awareness programs
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Detecting & Preventing Procurement & Contract Fraud, validating their expertise in identifying, investigating, and mitigating procurement fraud risks in compliance with global standards.