7 - 11 Dec 2025
Istanbul (Turkey)
Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe
Cost : 6000 € Euro
Public sector institutions play a critical role in delivering services, safeguarding public resources, and ensuring good governance. As stewards of public trust, these institutions must operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity. Effective oversight is the cornerstone of ensuring these principles are upheld across government agencies and public service bodies.
The “Oversight in the Public Sector” training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips professionals with the knowledge, tools, and techniques required to implement and strengthen oversight mechanisms within their institutions. This course addresses oversight from both a strategic and operational perspective—covering audit functions, legislative oversight, internal control systems, compliance monitoring, and performance evaluation.
By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:
Define the concept, purpose, and scope of public sector oversight.
Distinguish between different types of oversight: internal, external, legislative, and citizen oversight.
Understand the roles of audit institutions, ombudsman offices, and regulatory bodies.
Develop strategies to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability.
Detect and respond to irregularities, fraud, and corruption.
Implement effective internal control and compliance frameworks.
Evaluate performance and enhance reporting in public service institutions.
The program uses a blended approach of:
Expert-led lectures and briefings
Real-world case studies and country comparisons
Group work and structured problem-solving exercises
Role-playing simulations (e.g., audit committee, legislative oversight session)
Interactive tools for risk assessment and control evaluation
Templates, checklists, and policy frameworks for immediate use
Organizations that apply the principles of this course will benefit from:
Strengthened internal oversight mechanisms
Increased compliance with public financial management laws and ethics codes
Reduced risks of fraud, waste, and abuse
Enhanced service delivery and policy implementation
Higher levels of public trust and institutional legitimacy
Clearer accountability structures and performance metrics
This course is ideal for:
Public sector managers and directors
Internal auditors and compliance officers
Financial controllers and risk managers
Members of parliamentary committees and oversight bodies
Anti-corruption agencies and integrity commissions
Legal advisors and regulatory staff in government entities
Anyone involved in oversight, governance, or public sector accountability
Day 1: Foundations of Public Sector Oversight
Introduction to oversight and its importance in governance
Key principles: accountability, transparency, integrity
Legal and institutional frameworks for oversight
International standards and models (INTOSAI, OECD, World Bank)
Oversight versus management: understanding the boundary
Day 2: Types and Mechanisms of Oversight
Internal vs. external oversight
Roles of internal audit and audit committees
Legislative oversight: parliamentary questions, inquiries, and reports
Citizen and civil society oversight (social accountability)
Tools for effective oversight: audits, evaluations, inspections
Day 3: Risk Management, Controls, and Fraud Prevention
Building a strong internal control environment
Identifying and assessing risks in the public sector
Fraud indicators, detection techniques, and response strategies
Case studies on fraud and financial misconduct
The role of oversight in promoting ethical behavior
Day 4: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Performance monitoring and outcome-based oversight
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for public services
Evaluation frameworks for projects and programs
Writing clear and actionable oversight reports
Follow-up procedures and tracking recommendations
Day 5: Building an Oversight Culture
Oversight as a leadership responsibility
Strengthening institutional accountability and learning
Developing oversight capacity: training, tools, and systems
Public communication and stakeholder engagement
Action planning: developing or improving your organization’s oversight strategy