This course is tailored for members of parliament, legislative committee staff, and policy oversight bodies seeking to strengthen their role in ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public service delivery. It provides practical tools for conducting effective oversight, reviewing budgets, interrogating government programs, and using legislative authority to promote good governance and citizen trust.
Learning Methodology
Legislative case study reviews
Oversight simulation exercises
Budget review and audit analysis
Peer discussion on challenges in accountability
Tools for drafting reports and conducting public hearings
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Understand the constitutional and legislative foundations of oversight
Use tools like reports, audits, and hearings to ensure accountability
Analyze budgets and expenditure reports for policy compliance
Lead oversight visits and investigations
Promote transparent governance through strategic legislative action
Delivery Format
Duration: 3 days (24 contact hours)
Delivery: Online (live instructor-led) or Physical (in select cities)
Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by Alverton Global
Materials: Oversight toolkit, committee briefing templates, audit checklists
Course Features
- Lectures 30
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 days
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 13
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 10 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- 3 Days
- The Role of Parliament in Government Oversight3
- Oversight and Budget Analysis3
- Using Reports and Audits in Legislative Work3
- Committee Oversight and Public Hearings3
- Oversight Field Visits and Investigations3
- Integrity, Ethics, and Non-Partisan Oversight3
- Engaging Citizens and Civil Society in Oversight3
- Writing Oversight Reports and Resolutions3
- Oversight Challenges and Risk Mitigation3
- Oversight Action Plan for Your Committee or Office3
Requirements
- Serving or aspiring parliamentarian, legislative staff, or policy oversight officer
- Interest in improving transparency and governance
Features
- Tools for effective and lawful legislative oversight
- Budget and audit document analysis
- Certificate from Alverton Global
- Peer exchange and real case discussions
- Online and in-person options
Target audiences
- Members of Parliament and Senators
- County Assembly Members and Speakers
- Public Accounts and Budget Committee Members
- Legislative research and legal staff
- Anti-corruption commission liaisons
