Course Detail(E210 : Strengthening Governance and Compliance: Lessons from the AGO FY2024/25 Report)

E210 : Strengthening Governance and Compliance: Lessons from the AGO FY2024/25 Report NEW

7.00 CPE Hours (Category 2)
Classroom

This one-day workshop is designed to help employees of statutory boards in Singapore address governance and compliance lapses identified in the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) FY2024/25 Report. The program focuses on practical case studies, interactive exercises, and tools to build a strong compliance culture.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify common governance lapses and root causes from AGO reports.
  • Apply internal control frameworks and compliance best practices.
  • Strengthen procurement, contract, and PPP oversight processes.
  • Build audit-ready documentation and defensible decision-making trails.
  • Improve timeliness, escalation, and governance responsiveness.

Programme Outline

Strengthening Internal Controls & Compliance Culture

  • Understanding AGO’s findings
  • Practical risk control tools for statutory boards

Procurement Integrity & Contract Management

  • End-to-end procurement governance
  • Avoiding lapses in contract variations and tender evaluation

Oversight of Outsourced & PPP Arrangements

  • Governance of contractors and third-party service providers
  • Monitoring frameworks & KPI dashboards

Audit-Ready Documentation & Accountability

  • Record-keeping standards
  • Creating defensible audit trails in practice

Timeliness & Escalation in Governance

  • Closing the loop on lapses
  • Building responsiveness and accountability

Training Methodology*

The training will be Lecture style plus group exercises and case studies that will be interactive for participants to be able to bring back and apply to their work place.


Closing Date for Registration*

10 December 2025

Intended For

Employees from Statutory Boards who are in Finance, Procurement, Contract Management functions.

Competency Mapping

Category 2 = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

24 Feb 2026 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 406.57
For Non-Members: $ 485.05


Programme Facilitator(s)

Mdm Zulaifah Binti Abdul Ghani

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709

Testimonial

Funding

No funding Available!

Programme Facilitator(s)


Ms. Zulaifah Abdul Ghani

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Zulaifah Abdul Ghani is a seasoned CFO and transformation leader with over 30+ years of experience across multinational corporations, government-linked companies, statutory boards, and nonprofits. She has held senior leadership roles at ISS Global Forwarding, Citibank, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Post, and Inti Education Group, driving large-scale turnarounds, operational restructures, and digital finance initiatives.

 

At the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), she strengthened governance and internal controls, addressing procurement gaps and enhancing compliance standards. Her leadership in government-linked organizations has also given her deep expertise in risk management, accountability, and corporate governance.

As a trainer and facilitator, Zulaifah is known for her engaging, practical style, equipping finance professionals with tools to lead in high-stakes environments. A sought-after speaker at international CFO forums, she is passionate about building the next generation of finance leaders with integrity, agility, and vision.

This one-day workshop is designed to help employees of statutory boards in Singapore address governance and compliance lapses identified in the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) FY2024/25 Report. The program focuses on practical case studies, interactive exercises, and tools to build a strong compliance culture.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify common governance lapses and root causes from AGO reports.
  • Apply internal control frameworks and compliance best practices.
  • Strengthen procurement, contract, and PPP oversight processes.
  • Build audit-ready documentation and defensible decision-making trails.
  • Improve timeliness, escalation, and governance responsiveness.

Programme Outline

Strengthening Internal Controls & Compliance Culture

  • Understanding AGO’s findings
  • Practical risk control tools for statutory boards

Procurement Integrity & Contract Management

  • End-to-end procurement governance
  • Avoiding lapses in contract variations and tender evaluation

Oversight of Outsourced & PPP Arrangements

  • Governance of contractors and third-party service providers
  • Monitoring frameworks & KPI dashboards

Audit-Ready Documentation & Accountability

  • Record-keeping standards
  • Creating defensible audit trails in practice

Timeliness & Escalation in Governance

  • Closing the loop on lapses
  • Building responsiveness and accountability

Training Methodology*

The training will be Lecture style plus group exercises and case studies that will be interactive for participants to be able to bring back and apply to their work place.


Closing Date for Registration*

10 December 2025

Intended For

Employees from Statutory Boards who are in Finance, Procurement, Contract Management functions.

Competency Mapping

Category 2 = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Ms. Zulaifah Abdul Ghani

User-added image

 

Zulaifah Abdul Ghani is a seasoned CFO and transformation leader with over 30+ years of experience across multinational corporations, government-linked companies, statutory boards, and nonprofits. She has held senior leadership roles at ISS Global Forwarding, Citibank, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Post, and Inti Education Group, driving large-scale turnarounds, operational restructures, and digital finance initiatives.

 

At the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), she strengthened governance and internal controls, addressing procurement gaps and enhancing compliance standards. Her leadership in government-linked organizations has also given her deep expertise in risk management, accountability, and corporate governance.

As a trainer and facilitator, Zulaifah is known for her engaging, practical style, equipping finance professionals with tools to lead in high-stakes environments. A sought-after speaker at international CFO forums, she is passionate about building the next generation of finance leaders with integrity, agility, and vision.


Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

24 Feb 2026 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 406.57
For Non-Members: $ 485.05


Programme Facilitator(s)

Mdm Zulaifah Binti Abdul Ghani

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709