Certification Program Advances Public Sector Forensic Capacity with First Examination Sitting
Over the past four months, participants in the Managing Forensic Assignments in the Public Sector certification program completed online modules covering fraud principles, public sector fraud risks, digital forensics, and data analytics. On January 28, 2026, participants undertook the first sitting of the certification examination, an important step toward professional certification and applying the learning within their institutions.
This regional certification program supports public officials in gaining specialized, public sector tailored forensic knowledge in fraud detection and prevention, combining theoretical foundations with practical tools to identify relevant fraud schemes, apply digital forensic techniques, and communicate findings to support further investigation and analysis, while also strengthening proactive deterrence strategies to reduce fraud risks within organizations.
The examination is a core element of the program, which is designed to strengthen methodological consistency and advance the practical competencies required to plan, manage, and execute forensic assignments effectively.
As participants progress toward completing all program requirements, the focus increasingly shifts from learning to implementation, applying new tools and approaches to improve fraud detection, strengthen prevention mechanisms, and enhance the quality of investigative follow-up within public sector environments. We look forward to participants’ continued progress and to seeing the acquired knowledge translated into tangible improvements in their institutional practices.
This activity is delivered within the Empowered Accountants and Auditors for Accountable Public Sector (EAPS) project, funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through Slovenian Aid.