Auditing Government Entities and Public Funds (AGRC-032) Training Course

Auditing Government Entities and Public Funds

Public sector auditors must provide assurance over the use of public money, compliance with laws and regulations, and the effectiveness of programmes. Public audits face…

5 daysClassroom or online

10Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Public sector auditors must provide assurance over the use of public money, compliance with laws and regulations, and the effectiveness of programmes. Public audits face unique accountability, transparency and political considerations.

This LLMI course covers public sector audit frameworks, financial and compliance audits of government entities, auditing budgets and grants, public procurement audits, performance and value-for-money elements, fraud and corruption risks and reporting to oversight bodies. Participants apply methods to public sector cases.

The course suits supreme audit institution staff, internal auditors in government and inspectors.

Course Objectives

Explain public sector audit frameworks and standards

Audit budgets, appropriations and grants

Audit public procurement

Assess compliance with laws and regulations

Identify fraud and corruption risks in public entities

Report to parliaments and oversight bodies

Target Audience

Public sector auditors

Internal auditors in government

Inspectors and oversight staff

Finance officers in public entities

Donor and grant auditors

Governance professionals

Course Methodology

Public sector case studies

Audit planning workshops

Procurement audit exercises

Report writing

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Public Sector Audit Context

Accountability and transparency
Audit mandates
Public sector standards
Types of audits
Stakeholders
Exercise: Audit mandate review

2Day 2: Budgets and Grants

Budget execution
Appropriations
Grants and transfers
Donor-funded programmes
Compliance
Workshop: Grant audit

3Day 3: Public Procurement

Procurement rules
Tender audits
Contract execution
Red flags
Collusion
Case study: Procurement irregularity

4Day 4: Compliance and Integrity

Legal compliance
Fraud and corruption risks
Conflicts of interest
Asset declarations
Whistleblowing
Exercise: Integrity risk assessment

5Day 5: Reporting and Impact

Audit reports
Parliamentary reporting
Recommendations
Follow-up
Public communication
Capstone: Public audit report

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Auditing Government Entities and Public Funds course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Auditing Government Entities and Public Funds course?

The next public date is 4 - 8 Jan 2027 in London. There are 10 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona, Amsterdam.

Can I take Auditing Government Entities and Public Funds online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Auditing Government Entities and Public Funds

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