Live Webinar

Why Procurement Risks Are Rising — and How Proven Payment Integrity ROI Shows That Action Can’t Wait

Strengthen procurement integrity with data and AI: Reduce leakage, detect risks earlier and protect public spend

Thursday, March 19, 9 a.m. ET | 2 p.m. CET • Cost: Complimentary

About the webinar

Join this expert-led session to learn why procurement vulnerabilities are rising – and how organizations use continuous monitoring and analytics to save millions and strengthen oversight.

Public sector organizations are facing unprecedented pressure to safeguard the integrity of procurement processes. Rising complexity, increased spending, labor shortages and sophisticated fraud schemes are creating new vulnerabilities – while auditors, investigators and other teams are expected to do more with less. At the same time, AI and advanced analytics are transforming how leading agencies detect risks earlier, strengthen compliance, and protect every taxpayer-funded resource.

In this webinar, we’ll explore why procurement risks are escalating across industries and how modern data and AI-driven approaches are delivering measurable ROI. You’ll hear real-world examples from internal audit, procurement integrity experts and technology leaders who have implemented continuous monitoring to strengthen oversight and reduce leakage.

We’ll take a closer look at:

  • Common procurement integrity challenges – what auditors and procurement leaders struggle with today and what an ideal modern system looks like.
  • Real-life success stories showcasing how organizations achieve millions in savings by integrating data and AI across procurement processes.
  • Key factors to consider when evaluating procurement fraud and integrity solutions – from data readiness, governance and implementation planning.
  • How continuous monitoring helps identify duplicate vendors, suspicious relationships and policy violations earlier.
  • Practical steps to build a future-ready procurement integrity program.
  • Join us to discover how you can strengthen procurement integrity today – and build a more resilient, transparent and accountable system for tomorrow.

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About the experts


Chris McAuley

Advisory Business Solutions Manager, SAS

Chris McAuley is the global lead for SAS for Procurement Integrity and has experience with client requirements/IT stacks across many geographies and industry verticals. McAuley has been a member of our Fraud, Risk and Compliance group since its inception and is a chartered accountant based in the Middle East.


Sam McManus

Principal Internal Auditor, SAS

Sam McManus is a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with 20 years of experience as a public accountant for PwC and as a Principal Internal Auditor for SAS. Since joining SAS in 2014, he’s led operational and financial audits while championing the use of AI and data analytics to deliver deeper, data-driven insights.


Yolandé Byrd

Director at FACTS Consulting

Yolandé Byrd is Director, CFO and co-founder of FACTS Consulting, an international cyber forensics and data analytics firm. She leads the company’s US operations and guided the development of SAS Payment Integrity for Procurement, now a formal SAS product, cementing FACTS Consulting’s status as a premier partner.


Moderator: Mary Maul

Associate Product Marketing Specialist, SAS

Mary Maul manages cross-industry for SAS for Procurement Integrity and works closely with a wide range of stakeholders. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.