Introduction

The effective management of public money is fundamental to economic stability, public service delivery, and the achievement of national priorities. Governments and public sector organisations are entrusted with managing resources collected from taxpayers and other public revenues, creating a responsibility to ensure transparency, accountability, efficiency, and value for money in every aspect of financial decision-making and resource utilisation.

This Managing Public Money training course strengthens the capability of public sector leaders, finance professionals, auditors, and decision-makers to manage public resources responsibly and in accordance with recognised governance principles. It provides practical insights into public expenditure management, financial governance, accountability frameworks, risk management, and performance oversight, enabling organisations to improve stewardship, strengthen public confidence, and achieve better outcomes through effective financial management.

Key focus areas of this Managing Public Money training course include:

Objectives

At the end of this Managing Public Money training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course combines expert-led instruction, interactive learning, group discussions, practical exercises, applied scenarios, and real-world examples relevant to public sector financial management. Emphasis is placed on strengthening decision-making capability, enhancing accountability, and applying governance principles that support the effective stewardship of public resources.

Managing Public Money

Who should Attend?

This Managing Public Money training course is designed for:

  • Public Sector Finance Directors and Managers
  • Government Officials Responsible for Financial Oversight
  • Internal and External Auditors
  • Budget Planning and Expenditure Management Professionals
  • Accounting and Financial Reporting Personnel
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professionals
  • Senior Managers and Departmental Leaders
  • Professionals involved in public sector accountability and resource management

Course Outline

Day 1

Overview of Managing Public Money

  • What is public money? And its components.
  • The importance of public money
  • The major issues in managing public money
  • Managing the risk of public funds
  • The principles for managing public resources
Day 2

Utilization of Public Funds

  • What are the Utilisations of Public Funds?
  • Requirements for use of public funds
  • The major restrictions on the use of public funding
  • Misuse of Public Fund
  • Problems concerning the use of public funds
Day 3

Government Accounts

  • The categorization of government’s accounts
  • Public Account
  • Responsibilities of accounting officers
  • Accounting officer assessments
  • Dealing with other organizations
Day 4

Governance and Management

  • Conceptual Framework
  • Records Management and Effective Financial Management
  • Governance and responsibilities of board
  • Internal Monitoring and Controls
  • Value for Money Audit
Day 5

Best Practices in Using Public Fund

  • Sources of funding
  • Cash management & Other financing techniques
  • Public dividend capital
  • Best practice for boards in central government departments
  • Techniques to ensure efficient use of public funds

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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