Course Detail(BF149v : Public Financial Management & Procurement: Contemporary Issues & Audit Findings (Live Webinar))
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BF149v : Public Financial Management & Procurement: Contemporary Issues & Audit Findings (Live Webinar)

7.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Live Webinar


Programme Objective
 
The yearly public reports issued by the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) often garner widespread attention in the various media. Public sector organisations that are reported on, are often thrown into the limelight. These organisations, in particular, the public officers dealing in public financial management and procurement, are often placed under tremendous pressure to address the audit findings. There are many learning lessons to be gleaned off these audit findings.
 
This one-day programme deals with the contemporary issues that are faced by Singapore’s public sector organisations. They are primarily in 2 key areas: public procurement and financial controls (with a focus on payment process, including grant management). Participants to this interactive programme will be presented with numerous case scenarios for discussion and sharing of perspectives and experiences.

Programme Outline


Introduction to Audit Findings

  • Overview of Audit Findings in Recent Years
  • Key Areas of Audit Concerns

 
Challenges in Public Procurement

  • Overview of Procurement Framework
    • Identifying the Control Issues in the Procurement Lifecycle
  • Key Audit Issues
    • E.g. specification writings, evaluation, contract management
  • Audit Concerns & the Evolving Procurement Landscape

 
Challenges in Financial Controls

  • Overview of Financial Control Framework
  • Key Audit Issues
    • E.g. grant management, development projects, payment process

 
Training Methodology
 
Lecture style, with Case Studies
 
Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment
 

Intended For

All who are interested in audit findings in public financial management and procurement, public officers and personnel with dealings with public sector organisations.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees
Date & Time

14 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58

Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore
Date & Time

21 Oct 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 393.49
For Non-Members: $ 473.06

Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

To find out more on the UTAP funding and support validity period please click here.

Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

Programme Facilitator(s)


Chen Shian Jan 
CA Singapore

Shian Jan started his career with the Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) and was later posted to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) headquarters. He was extensively involved in various aspects of Public Financial Management during his service in the Singapore public sector. This included the administration of Government’s central accounting system, preparation of the annual Government financial statements, budgetary allocation for several ministries, and formulation of public service-wide policies, such as the Instruction Manuals on financial management and government procurement, protection of Singapore’s reserves, Budgeting for Results, and Managing for Excellence.

As a trainer specializing in public governance, he has shared his experience with both Singapore participants and delegates from ASEAN, China, and other Asian and Commonwealth countries.  His training assignments have brought him to places that include Brunei, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam.  Effectively bilingual, Shian Jan has also delivered many lectures and seminars in Mandarin to public officials of the Chinese government.

Shian Jan graduated from the National University of Singapore and is currently a non-practising Chartered Accountant (CA) of Singapore. He also holds an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (Facilitated Learning) by Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) System. He is currently pursuing the WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE). Shian Jan was awarded the Commendation Medal (Pingat Kepujian), 1999 National Award. Furthermore, as an associate trainer, he received the Trainer Excellence Award 2013 from the Civil Service College.
 


Programme Objective
 
The yearly public reports issued by the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) often garner widespread attention in the various media. Public sector organisations that are reported on, are often thrown into the limelight. These organisations, in particular, the public officers dealing in public financial management and procurement, are often placed under tremendous pressure to address the audit findings. There are many learning lessons to be gleaned off these audit findings.
 
This one-day programme deals with the contemporary issues that are faced by Singapore’s public sector organisations. They are primarily in 2 key areas: public procurement and financial controls (with a focus on payment process, including grant management). Participants to this interactive programme will be presented with numerous case scenarios for discussion and sharing of perspectives and experiences.

Programme Outline


Introduction to Audit Findings

  • Overview of Audit Findings in Recent Years
  • Key Areas of Audit Concerns

 
Challenges in Public Procurement

  • Overview of Procurement Framework
    • Identifying the Control Issues in the Procurement Lifecycle
  • Key Audit Issues
    • E.g. specification writings, evaluation, contract management
  • Audit Concerns & the Evolving Procurement Landscape

 
Challenges in Financial Controls

  • Overview of Financial Control Framework
  • Key Audit Issues
    • E.g. grant management, development projects, payment process

 
Training Methodology
 
Lecture style, with Case Studies
 
Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment
 

Intended For

All who are interested in audit findings in public financial management and procurement, public officers and personnel with dealings with public sector organisations.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan 
CA Singapore

Shian Jan started his career with the Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) and was later posted to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) headquarters. He was extensively involved in various aspects of Public Financial Management during his service in the Singapore public sector. This included the administration of Government’s central accounting system, preparation of the annual Government financial statements, budgetary allocation for several ministries, and formulation of public service-wide policies, such as the Instruction Manuals on financial management and government procurement, protection of Singapore’s reserves, Budgeting for Results, and Managing for Excellence.

As a trainer specializing in public governance, he has shared his experience with both Singapore participants and delegates from ASEAN, China, and other Asian and Commonwealth countries.  His training assignments have brought him to places that include Brunei, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam.  Effectively bilingual, Shian Jan has also delivered many lectures and seminars in Mandarin to public officials of the Chinese government.

Shian Jan graduated from the National University of Singapore and is currently a non-practising Chartered Accountant (CA) of Singapore. He also holds an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (Facilitated Learning) by Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) System. He is currently pursuing the WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE). Shian Jan was awarded the Commendation Medal (Pingat Kepujian), 1999 National Award. Furthermore, as an associate trainer, he received the Trainer Excellence Award 2013 from the Civil Service College.
 

Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

14 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58


Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore


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