Elements and Performance Criteria
- Collate data
- Relevant data sources are identified and data is collected that is compatible, useful, relevant, reliable, valid and timely.
- Data is organised in prescribed form in accordance with the identified information needs and uses.
- Data is checked for accuracy, suitability and compliance with legal and privacy responsibilities and security.
- The need to liaise with specialists is determined and acted on in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Ways to improve fraud and corruption control data content, interfaces and usefulness are monitored, and recommendations are made to supervisors and other stakeholders.
- Interrogate data
- Quantitative and/or qualitative analyses are performed to obtain required outcomes in accordance with the purpose of each analysis.
- Analysis and description tools and techniques are selected appropriate to the nature of the information and the required outcome.
- Priority of data to be interrogated is determined in consultation with appropriate people, and work is organised accordingly.
- An understanding of the nature of the program or activity from which the data is obtained, the way in which the information is structured in the system and the likely indications of fraud and corruption activities are reflected in the analysis of material.
- Preliminary recommendations are expressed in the detail, format and timeframe required.
- Monitor for indicators of fraud and corruption
- Fraud and corruption or possible fraud and corruption situations are identified, staff and systems alerted and actions initiated.
- Where indicators arise for which there are no precedents, information is referred to the appropriate people for further analysis.
- Trends indicating activities outside control limits are reported for further analysis and investigation.
- Checks are made for internal consistency and compliance with established structure, rules and authorities for accessing information.
- Variations from standards and guidelines are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.