Description:
The possibility of fraud in government procurement presents a constant risk. Learn to recognize the indicators of procurement fraud in different government contracts and grants. Develop audit strategies to identify and quantify the extent of fraud in specific government contracts and grants management and operations. Using actual examples from past procurement fraud cases, learn about traditional fraud schemes involving false statements, false claims, product substitution, accounting frauds, and minority/woman-owned/small business front operations. Focus on identifying the indicators of fraud, as well as criminal, civil, administrative, and contractual actions in response to fraud. Explore fraud issues related to the growing government involvement in e-commerce. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1. This course aligns with the following DoD Financial Management Competencies:Duration:
2 days
Level:
IntermediateWho Should Attend?
Auditors looking to enhance their skills to detect fraud in government contracting programs.Credits:
1.2 CEU's, 16 CPE'sLearning Outcomes:
Identify the auditor's responsibilities for the detection and investigation of contract fraud
Explain primary federal criminal and civil laws that address contract fraud
Identify federal laws, rules and regulations that govern the contracting process
Describe the role that auditors perform in the contracting process
Identify major contract fraud schemes that take place in contracting, including false claims, corruption, and small and minority fronts
Examine auditor interface with investigators, prosecutors, contracting officials and whistleblowers
Describe criminal, civil, administrative and contractual remedies for contract fraud
Describe challenges to auditor independence that arise in conducting audits related to contracts and procurement.
Identify methods to obtain information from agencies, contractors and third parties needed to audit and investigate contract fraud
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code INVG8005-001 | Start Date Dec 12, 2024 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 13, 2024 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 |