Government agencies manage significant taxpayer resources and are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Yet, they face evolving risks of fraud and abuse.
This half-day workshop equips officers from public sector finance and internal audit divisions with practical knowledge and tools to identify fraud risks, detect red flags, and apply proactive fraud risk management strategies. Participants will learn to strengthen oversight, foster collaboration, and embed fraud resilience into their agencies’ systems, policies, and culture.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise fraud risks unique to public sector operations
- Spot red flags across procurement, payroll, grants, and project management
- Develop tailored fraud risk management plans
Programme Outline
Module 1: Setting the Context: Fraud in the Public Sector
- Understand the characteristic of fraud
- Nature and drivers of fraud in government agencies
Module 2: Spotting Red Flags Across Core Functions
- Procurement fraud: bid-rigging, collusion, false invoicing
- Payroll fraud: ghost employees, falsified claims
- Grants & subsidies: misuse of funds, fraudulent reporting
- Project management: contract variations, inflated progress claims
- Interactive case exercise: Spotting red flags in real-world scenarios
Module 3: Building a pragmatic Fraud Risk Management Plan
- Key components of an effective fraud risk management plan
- Tailoring plans for different public sector agencies
- Establishing effective reporting channels and whistleblowing mechanisms
Training Methodology*
Workshop style with exercises
Closing Date for Registration*
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment
Intended For
This workshop is designed for public sector officers in finance, internal audit, compliance, or operational roles responsible for safeguarding public resources and managing fraud risks.
Competency Mapping
Category 2 = 3.50 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
23 Apr 2026 (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Registration is closed
Programme Facilitator(s)
Lem Chin Kok
Venue
60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709
Date & Time
07 Oct 2026 (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)
SGD pricing -
For Members:
$ 276.86
For Non-Members:
$ 330.27
Programme Facilitator(s)
Lem Chin Kok
Venue
60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Mr Lem Chin Kok
Mr Lem Chin Kok is the Chief Executive Officer of AiRTS, an AI-first technology firm based in Singapore, with operations extending into Vietnam.
In addition to his role at AiRTS, Chin Kok serves as a board member of the Goods and Services Tax Board of Review (GSTBR). This administrative tribunal, established under the Goods and Services Tax Act, adjudicates disputes between taxpayers and the Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.
He also contributes to academia by teaching the Forensic Accounting and Digital Forensics module for the Master of Science in Accountancy program at Nanyang Technological University.
Chin Kok was the chairman of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Financial Forensic Accounting Oversight Committee for 6 years. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in designing and developing the ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting qualification, the region’s first applied learning qualification in this field.
Before his current endeavours, Chin Kok spent over 22 years at a Big Four audit firm, where he led forensic practices across the Asia Pacific, as well as cyber practices in Singapore, India, and Indonesia, and risk consulting practice in Singapore.
Chin Kok began his career with the Singapore Police Force, specializing in the investigation of white-collar crimes such as criminal breach of trust, forgery, and cheating, more than 30 years ago. His extensive experience in both law enforcement and the corporate sector underscores his expertise in forensic accounting and risk management.
Government agencies manage significant taxpayer resources and are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Yet, they face evolving risks of fraud and abuse.
This half-day workshop equips officers from public sector finance and internal audit divisions with practical knowledge and tools to identify fraud risks, detect red flags, and apply proactive fraud risk management strategies. Participants will learn to strengthen oversight, foster collaboration, and embed fraud resilience into their agencies’ systems, policies, and culture.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise fraud risks unique to public sector operations
- Spot red flags across procurement, payroll, grants, and project management
- Develop tailored fraud risk management plans
Programme Outline
Module 1: Setting the Context: Fraud in the Public Sector
- Understand the characteristic of fraud
- Nature and drivers of fraud in government agencies
Module 2: Spotting Red Flags Across Core Functions
- Procurement fraud: bid-rigging, collusion, false invoicing
- Payroll fraud: ghost employees, falsified claims
- Grants & subsidies: misuse of funds, fraudulent reporting
- Project management: contract variations, inflated progress claims
- Interactive case exercise: Spotting red flags in real-world scenarios
Module 3: Building a pragmatic Fraud Risk Management Plan
- Key components of an effective fraud risk management plan
- Tailoring plans for different public sector agencies
- Establishing effective reporting channels and whistleblowing mechanisms
Training Methodology*
Workshop style with exercises
Closing Date for Registration*
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment
Intended For
This workshop is designed for public sector officers in finance, internal audit, compliance, or operational roles responsible for safeguarding public resources and managing fraud risks.
Competency Mapping
Category 2 = 3.50 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Mr Lem Chin Kok
Mr Lem Chin Kok is the Chief Executive Officer of AiRTS, an AI-first technology firm based in Singapore, with operations extending into Vietnam.
In addition to his role at AiRTS, Chin Kok serves as a board member of the Goods and Services Tax Board of Review (GSTBR). This administrative tribunal, established under the Goods and Services Tax Act, adjudicates disputes between taxpayers and the Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.
He also contributes to academia by teaching the Forensic Accounting and Digital Forensics module for the Master of Science in Accountancy program at Nanyang Technological University.
Chin Kok was the chairman of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Financial Forensic Accounting Oversight Committee for 6 years. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in designing and developing the ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting qualification, the region’s first applied learning qualification in this field.
Before his current endeavours, Chin Kok spent over 22 years at a Big Four audit firm, where he led forensic practices across the Asia Pacific, as well as cyber practices in Singapore, India, and Indonesia, and risk consulting practice in Singapore.
Chin Kok began his career with the Singapore Police Force, specializing in the investigation of white-collar crimes such as criminal breach of trust, forgery, and cheating, more than 30 years ago. His extensive experience in both law enforcement and the corporate sector underscores his expertise in forensic accounting and risk management.