Course in Administrative Auditing and Its Role in Control and Decision-Making

Administrative Auditing and Its Role in Control and Decision-Making represents a fundamental pillar in achieving efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness within institutions. Administrative auditing goes beyond reviewing procedures or verifying compliance, it serves as an essential management tool to evaluate decision quality, assess organizational performance, and ensure that operational activities align with the institution’s strategic objectives.
This program, offered by  Geneva Institute of Business Management, is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of modern administrative auditing concepts and methodologies. It focuses on how auditing results can serve as a control mechanism to enhance administrative performance and support sound decision-making based on analytical evaluation and accurate data.

Target Group:

• Executives, department heads, and senior managers in various organizations.

• Internal auditors and members of control and evaluation units.

• Professionals working in performance assessment, planning, and follow-up departments.

• Administrative and management consultants involved in developing control systems.

• Academics and researchers specializing in management and organizational control.

Objectives:

• Explain the concept and significance of administrative auditing in modern organizations.

• Develop participants’ skills in analyzing administrative performance and evaluating efficiency.

• Enable participants to use audit findings to support managerial and strategic decisions.

• Clarify the relationship between administrative auditing, internal control, and governance.

• Provide participants with the ability to prepare accurate audit reports that enhance institutional performance.

Course Outline :

• Concept and Importance of Administrative Auditing

  • Definition of administrative auditing and its distinction from other types of audits.

  • Main objectives of administrative auditing in organizational environments.

  • The role of administrative auditing in improving performance and achieving goals.

  • Evolution of administrative auditing in light of global best practices.

• Types and Methods of Administrative Auditing

  • Pre-audit, post-audit, and continuous audit approaches.

  • Comprehensive versus partial auditing methods.

  • Use of quantitative and qualitative approaches in administrative auditing.

  • Selecting the appropriate audit method according to organizational needs.

• Organizational Framework for Administrative Auditing

  • Position and authority of the audit function within the organizational structure.

  • Relationship between the auditing department and executive management.

  • Ensuring independence and objectivity in the auditing process.

  • Coordination between administrative auditing and other internal control units.

• Data Collection Tools and Techniques in Auditing

  • Using observation and interviews to assess administrative performance.

  • Reviewing documents and reports as inputs for evaluation.

  • Applying statistical and analytical methods in audit data analysis.

  • Developing checklists and templates for auditing activities.

• Administrative Control and Its Role in Performance Regulation

  • The modern concept and objectives of administrative control.

  • The relationship between auditing and control in improving performance.

  • Stages and instruments of the control process in organizations.

  • Evaluating deviations and determining corrective actions.

• Administrative Performance Analysis and Efficiency Indicators

  • Foundations of measuring and evaluating administrative performance.

  • Identifying and analyzing performance indicators.

  • Using data analysis to determine areas for improvement.

  • Linking audit results with organizational strategic objectives.

• Administrative Auditing as a Tool for Decision Support

  • The role of auditing in providing accurate information to decision-makers.

  • Transforming audit results into actionable strategic alternatives.

  • Analyzing administrative decisions through audit findings.

  • Evaluating the impact of decisions on institutional performance.

• Evaluating the Efficiency of Administrative Systems and Policies

  • Methods for assessing systems, processes, and management policies.

  • Identifying organizational strengths and weaknesses.

  • Evaluating the impact of policies on fairness and operational efficiency.

  • Developing recommendations to enhance organizational practices.

• Preparation of Administrative Audit Reports

  • Steps and structure of a professional administrative audit report.

  • Presenting findings and recommendations effectively.

  • Using reports as instruments for improvement and accountability.

  • Quality standards for administrative audit reports in modern institutions.

• Modern Trends in Administrative Auditing and Control

  • The impact of digital transformation on administrative auditing.

  • Applications of artificial intelligence in performance evaluation.

  • International standards and frameworks for administrative auditing.

  • The evolving role of auditing in promoting governance and transparency.