Overview

Purchasing encompasses all activities related to the acquisition of goods, services, and works. A good purchasing and public procurement system ensures that the needs of the end-users in organizations are met while maximizing value-for-money. Because most organizations implement its mandate through contracting third-party providers, an efficient purchasing system that enforces sufficient internal controls and that promotes transparency and ease of audit is key to government operations.

Course Objectives

  • Introduce the Purchasing process
  • Learn how to efficiently record purchases
  • Understand how the FreeBalance Accountability Suite™ facilitates the purchasing process

Course Content

  • Creating Purchase Requisitions
  • Creating Purchase Orders
  • Recording Receipt and Return of Goods, Services, and Works
  • Generating Reports related to Purchasing

Target Audience

  • PFM consultants
  • GRP Consultants
  • Business Analysts
  • Civil Servants
  • Policy Makers
  • Procurement Specialists
Dates On Demand
Length 0.5 Days
Pace Self Paced
Fees $50 (Introductory Price)
Language English

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