Elements and Performance Criteria
- Disseminate fraud/corruption control strategy
- The profile of fraud/corruption control is raised to the highest level to indicate its key focus in the organisation.
- Standards for the organisation are articulated in a manner suited to the level and experience of staff.
- Ways in which the fraud/corruption control strategy contributes to the achievement of organisational corporate goals are articulated.
- Roles and responsibilities of key people in the organisation regarding implementation of fraud/corruption control measures are articulated.
- Dissemination methods are selected to take account of various audiences, and information is presented in a way that meets particular audience needs.
- Champion fraud/corruption control
- Leadership and motivation are provided in highlighting the role of fraud/corruption control processes as integral to effective management practices.
- Methods underpinning the championing of the fraud/corruption control process are based on an in-depth understanding of the organisation's culture and structure, and the nature of both internal and external clients.
- Positive tone is set in the organisation regarding fraud/corruption control through engendering trust and confidence in the fraud/corruption control activities.
- Guidelines for the establishment of formal and informal networks are established to nurture cooperative and ethical client relationships.
- Market fraud/corruption control inside and outside the organisation
- Potential activities to promote the fraud/corruption control process and its importance to the overall objectives of the organisation are identified and assessed in relation to the fraud/corruption control strategy in place.
- Implementation is coordinated with management and key stakeholders who play a role in prevention.
- Shared ownership of fraud/corruption processes is encouraged through ongoing consultation and information sharing.
- Promotion activities are organised to raise stakeholders awareness of both the ethical and financial aspects of fraud/corruption control and to facilitate endorsement of the concept and practice of fraud/corruption control.
- Trends are monitored in order to ensure currency in the organisation's activities.