Public Financial Management and Procurement Systems Training Course

Course Introduction

Public Financial Management (PFM) and procurement systems play a central role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of public resources. Governments and public institutions must manage public funds responsibly while ensuring that procurement processes deliver value for money and support national development priorities. This course provides professionals with the knowledge and tools required to strengthen financial governance and procurement systems within public sector institutions.

Effective PFM systems encompass budgeting, financial planning, expenditure management, revenue administration, financial reporting, and auditing processes. These systems ensure that public resources are allocated strategically and used in a manner that supports national policy goals and development programs. Participants will explore how integrated financial management frameworks enhance fiscal discipline and improve public sector performance.

Public procurement systems are equally critical because they govern how governments acquire goods, services, and infrastructure projects. Procurement represents a significant share of public expenditure, and poorly managed procurement processes can lead to inefficiencies, corruption risks, and financial losses. This course equips participants with practical knowledge of procurement regulations, tendering procedures, and contract management practices that support transparent and competitive procurement systems.

The training also explores how PFM and procurement systems interact to strengthen financial accountability and improve service delivery. Participants will learn how procurement planning, budgeting processes, and expenditure monitoring systems can be integrated to ensure effective financial governance within public institutions.

In addition, the course examines modern reforms such as e-procurement platforms, integrated financial management information systems (IFMIS), open contracting initiatives, and performance-based budgeting. These innovations are helping governments improve financial transparency, strengthen procurement oversight, and enhance public trust.

By the end of the course, participants will have the expertise to strengthen public financial management systems, implement transparent procurement processes, and support effective financial governance that promotes accountability, efficiency, and sustainable development outcomes.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Public sector finance managers and accountants
• Government procurement and supply chain management officers
• Budget officers and public financial management specialists
• Internal auditors and financial compliance officers
• Public sector project managers and program coordinators
• Procurement and contract management professionals
• Donor-funded project financial management officers
• Policy advisors and public administration professionals
• Monitoring and evaluation officers in government programs
• Development partners and international NGO finance officers
• Anti-corruption and governance specialists
• Consultants involved in public financial management reforms

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive understanding of public financial management systems and their role in strengthening fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability in government institutions.
• Equip participants with practical knowledge of procurement regulations and systems that ensure competitive bidding, value for money, and transparent public procurement processes.
• Strengthen participants’ ability to integrate procurement planning with budgeting and financial management frameworks to support effective public sector resource allocation.
• Improve participants’ capacity to design and implement financial control systems that prevent fraud, corruption, and misuse of public resources.
• Build expertise in financial reporting and monitoring systems that support evidence-based decision-making and accountability in public sector programs.
• Enhance participants’ understanding of procurement lifecycle management including tender preparation, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Strengthen participants’ ability to evaluate procurement performance using structured monitoring systems and key performance indicators.
• Equip professionals with tools for managing donor-funded projects while ensuring compliance with international financial management and procurement standards.
• Improve participants’ knowledge of integrated financial management information systems (IFMIS) and e-procurement platforms used in modern public sector governance.
• Develop skills required to conduct procurement audits and financial risk assessments within public sector procurement systems.
• Strengthen participants’ ability to design policies and institutional frameworks that support public financial management reforms and improved procurement governance.
• Enhance leadership capacity required to promote ethical financial management practices and strengthen institutional accountability within public sector organizations.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Public Financial Management

• Overview of public financial management frameworks and governance systems
• Role of PFM in supporting national development and fiscal sustainability
• Key components of public financial management systems in government institutions
• International standards and best practices in public financial governance

Module 2: Public Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Budget preparation processes in government institutions and public programs
• Medium-term expenditure frameworks and strategic budgeting approaches
• Linking public budgets with national development priorities and programs
• Budget monitoring and expenditure tracking mechanisms

Module 3: Public Procurement Systems

• Principles and legal frameworks governing public procurement processes
• Roles and responsibilities of procurement units within government institutions
• Procurement planning and integration with public budgeting systems
• Ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in procurement processes

Module 4: Tendering and Supplier Selection

• Preparing procurement plans and tender documentation for public projects
• Competitive bidding procedures and procurement evaluation methods
• Bid evaluation techniques and supplier selection criteria
• Managing procurement transparency and preventing procurement fraud

Module 5: Contract Management in Public Procurement

• Developing procurement contracts for goods, services, and infrastructure projects
• Monitoring supplier performance and contract compliance requirements
• Handling contract modifications, claims, and dispute resolution processes
• Ensuring accountability in contract execution and financial reporting

Module 6: Financial Control and Accountability Systems

• Internal control systems for public financial management and procurement
• Financial risk management strategies within government programs
• Monitoring financial transactions and preventing misuse of public funds
• Strengthening accountability mechanisms through financial oversight

Module 7: Integrated Financial Management Information Systems

• Introduction to IFMIS platforms used in public financial management
• Integrating budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting systems
• Data management and financial reporting through digital platforms
• Enhancing transparency and financial monitoring using IFMIS tools

Module 8: E-Procurement Systems

• Digital procurement platforms used in government procurement operations
• Benefits of e-procurement for improving transparency and efficiency
• Implementing electronic tendering and supplier registration systems
• Managing procurement data through digital procurement systems

Module 9: Financial Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Developing financial reports for public sector accountability frameworks
• Monitoring budget execution and expenditure performance
• Using financial dashboards and performance indicators for decision-making
• Integrating financial reporting with program monitoring systems

Module 10: Procurement Risk Management

• Identifying procurement risks including fraud, corruption, and inefficiencies
• Developing risk mitigation strategies in procurement systems
• Monitoring procurement processes through audit and compliance frameworks
• Strengthening procurement oversight and governance mechanisms

Module 11: Procurement Audit and Compliance

• Conducting procurement audits and compliance reviews
• Evaluating procurement performance and contract management practices
• Investigating procurement irregularities and compliance violations
• Strengthening procurement transparency and accountability systems

Module 12: Financial Management of Donor-Funded Projects

• Managing financial resources in international donor-funded programs
• Procurement and financial compliance requirements in donor projects
• Reporting and accountability frameworks for development partner funding
• Coordinating procurement and financial management across development programs

Module 13: Public Sector Financial Reforms

• Global trends in public financial management reforms and modernization
• Strengthening fiscal transparency through governance reforms
• Institutional frameworks supporting PFM reforms in developing countries
• Role of technology and innovation in modern public financial systems

Module 14: Anti-Corruption and Ethical Procurement

• Identifying corruption risks within public financial management systems
• Strengthening anti-corruption frameworks in procurement processes
• Ethical procurement practices and governance standards
• Promoting transparency and integrity in public financial management

Module 15: Performance-Based Budgeting and Procurement

• Linking public expenditure with performance and development outcomes
• Results-based budgeting frameworks in public financial management
• Monitoring procurement outcomes using performance indicators
• Improving efficiency through performance-driven financial management

Module 16: Future Trends in Public Financial Management

• Digital transformation of government financial systems and procurement
• Open contracting and transparency initiatives in public procurement
• Artificial intelligence applications in financial governance systems
• Emerging innovations shaping the future of public financial management

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. . The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.