COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Introduction To Procurement Fraud
• Procurement Fraud In Malaysia
• Common Types of Procurement Frauds 
• Fraud Detection Through Existing System Fundamentals
• Fraud Detection Tools
• Constructing Strong Deterrence And Preventive Measures

PLUS: Case Studies On:
• Splitting Orders & Fraud In Bidding
• Fraud In Project Purchases & Collusion

INTRODUCTION

The Increase In Contract Management And The Outsourcing Of Goods And Services Has Opened Up Further Opportunities And Potential For Fraudulent Activity. Fraud Is A Worldwide Phenomenon That Costs Billions In Wasted Resources For The Country As Whole.

Since Procurement Fraud Can Occur Through Departmental Purchasing Of Goods And Services, As Well As Through Contractual Arrangements With External Service Providers, It Can Come About In Many Ways. You May Be At Risk Due To Fraudulent Activity Of Internal Staff; Through Collusion Between Internal Staff And External Service Providers Or The External Service Provider; And/or Industry Collusion. Acquire The Knowledge, Skills And Techniques You Need To Prevent, Detect And Deter This Devastating Fraud.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This Course Is Designed To Provide A Thorough Understanding Of The Workings Of Procurement Fraudsters In Manipulating Organizational Resources For Selfish Motives That Are Criminal In Nature And Morally Unethical. The Course Addresses The Vulnerability Of The Procurement Function To Fraudulent Activities And Emphasizes On Deterrent/preventive Measures That Are More Likely To Achieve The Desired Effect On Fraudulent Acts. As Always, An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…

1. Detecting Possible Fraudulent Activities In The Procurement Environment.
2. Understanding The Importance Of Conforming To Organizational Policies And Guidelines Of Operation.
3. Ensuring Order And Information Accuracy, Consistency In Specifications And Instructions To Avoid Possible Misinterpretations And Collusions.
4. Testing The Existing Triggering Mechanisms And “Red-flags” As Proactive Warning Signals.
5. Developing “Red-flags” And
 Organizational Readiness To Avert Possible Fraudulent Acts.
6. Developing Investigation Methodologies And Procedures That Would Ensure Culprits Do Not Escape Punitive Actions.
7. Assessing Fraud Risk Exposure Of The Purchasing Organization And Take Corrective Action.
8. Understanding Importance Of Ethics In Procurement And How It Affects The Overall Costs Of Procurement.

METHODOLOGY
Interactive Lectures, Case Studies And Qa

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Department Heads And Managers For All Functional Departments, Project Managers,
Contract Managers, Supply Chain Coordinators, Materials Managers, Internal Auditors, Finance Managers, Purchasing Managers And Executives And Others Who Seek Knowledge Of The Procurement Process

LEARN FROM THE BEST

MANO HAARAN has more than 21 years of  practical work experience in procurement, project management, supply chain and logistics, etc.  He specializes in training, facilitation and consulting to both the public and private sector in areas like Procurement Efficiencies including addressing issues of fraud, cost management and product life cycle management, Warehouse management
Operations Management, Total Cost Management, Supply Chain Management, Total Logistics management, Stock Taking and Auditing,

His landmark consulting experience was designing of materials part numbering and coding systems, preparation of standards, policies and procedures for a large rail network. He was also involved as a consultant for the development of an automated business solution for a wholesale/retail stationery business with off shore branches where he was instrumental in business process analysis, process improvement, project management and eventual successful completion and commission of the system. 

Mr. Haaran’s sample of illustrious clients list for training include Shell, UMW Toyota Motor, Celcom, Samsung, Proton, Colgate-Palmolive, Eon Finance, Philips, Hicom-Yamaha, Malaysian Oxygen, NEC, Petronas, General Electrics, Gamuda, Johnson & Johnson Medical, JVC, Kontena Nasional, Glaxo Wellcome, Hitachi, Hong Leong Lurssen Shipyard, National Heart Institute (IJN), Kenwood, Macfood Service, Nestle, Mattel, Matsushita Industrial Corporation, Maybank, Minolta Precision Engineering, MISC, Perwaja Steel, Seagate, Canon, BASF and UPS, Petronas Carigali, Sidel, Western Digital, Perodua, Sharp, Panasonic 

He holds Masters in Business Administration (MBA) USA.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of each course. This serves as evidence of your personal and professional commitment to you career.

COURSE TIMING
Registration: 8.30 am, Course Begins: 9.00 am, Morning Coffee: 10.30 am,
Lunch: 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm, Tea Break: 3:30 pm, Course Ends: 5.00 pm