Corruption Prevention in Public Sector Financial Management Certification Course
Course Description
The Corruption Prevention in Public Sector Financial Management Certification Course is a prestigious, globally accredited executive training program offered by the Step Sure Training & Research Institute (STRI).
Tailored for senior public finance managers, government auditors, compliance officers, policy-makers, and development partners, this course equips participants with world-class anti-corruption strategies, robust internal control frameworks, and internationally recognized compliance tools.
It empowers professionals responsible for national budgets, donor-funded programs, expenditure oversight, and revenue administration with actionable insights to eliminate financial irregularities and restore public trust.
Course Objectives
Participants will gain the ability to:
- Design and implement fraud-resistant financial systems by establishing transparent, end-to-end frameworks.
- Detect and eliminate financial misconduct in budgeting, procurement, payroll, and disbursement processes.
- Ensure regulatory and legal compliance with local and global standards such as UNCAC, INTOSAI, ISO 37001, and Public Finance Acts.
- Drive institutional accountability and good governance through ethical leadership and transparent financial reporting.
- Implement real-time monitoring and audit-ready systems using tools like IFMIS, digital dashboards, and forensic audit methods.
Course Modules
Module 1: Diagnosing Corruption Risks in Public Financial Systems
- Identifying fraud schemes: budget inflation, ghost workers, double payments, project manipulation
- Structural weaknesses in national and devolved financial systems
- Early warning indicators, audit trails, and control red flags
Module 2: Building Transparent and Accountable Financial Controls
- Integrated risk management and internal audit frameworks
- Use of IFMIS, digital approvals, and expenditure tracking systems
- Institutional checks and balances for financial governance
Module 3: Legal and Regulatory Compliance in Public Finance
- National frameworks: Public Finance Management Acts, Ethics Acts, Anti-Corruption Commissions
- International standards: UNCAC, ISO 37001, FCPA, OECD Guidelines
- Roles and responsibilities of CFOs, auditors, and executives
Module 4: Ethical Governance, Budget Oversight, and Reporting
- Ethical budgeting and resource allocation
- Oversight roles of parliaments, audit institutions, and civil society
- Financial disclosures, whistleblower protections, and accountability mechanisms
Module 5: Performance Monitoring, Forensic Audits, and Impact Evaluation
- Developing KPIs for financial integrity
- Real-time audits, forensic reviews, and investigative procedures
- Compliance reporting, public disclosures, and evaluation methods
Target Participants
This course is ideal for:
- Chief Financial Officers and Public Sector Accountants
- Internal Auditors and Audit Committee Members
- Compliance and Risk Management Officers
- Government Procurement and Treasury Officials
- Oversight Body and Anti-Corruption Agency Personnel
- Financial Advisors and Managers of Donor-Funded Projects
- Corporate Governance Executives in State-Owned Enterprises
Key Features
- Internationally recognized executive certification in public financial governance
- Delivered by global experts in anti-fraud, public finance, and compliance
- Practical, hands-on approach using real-world case studies and policy simulations
- Flexible participation options: in-person or virtual instructor-led formats
- Post-training advisory support for in-organization implementation
Delivery Options
- In-Person Workshops: Held at STRI’s premier training centers in key global cities
- Live Virtual Classes: Real-time online participation from any location
Contact Information
Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
Phone / WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org