Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for review of fraud/corruption control activities
- Current fraud/corruption prevention activities are identified, taking into account the objectives of the organisation's fraud/corruption control strategy, plan and procedures.
- Timetable for evaluation and review is established in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Information is gathered from relevant areas across the organisation.
- Perspectives of staff and management, clients and reporting organisations are included in the assessment.
- Assess the ability of control activities to minimise fraud and corruption
- Implementation of the organisation's fraud/corruption control plan and activities is assessed in terms of progress in areas relevant to the organisation.
- Assessment is conducted taking into account core business and broader management activities of the organisation.
- Assessment is based upon knowledge of best practice initiatives in fraud/corruption prevention.
- Effectiveness of performance indicators in collecting fraud/corruption control information is assessed.
- Mechanisms to assist staff minimise fraud/corruption are assessed for effectiveness.
- Fraud/corruption control awareness-raising activities are assessed for effectiveness against their objectives.
- Provide advice and recommend action to improve effectiveness of fraud/corruption controls
- Advice is provided based on significant knowledge of the organisation's culture, structures, programs and services, and constraints under which the organisation is operating.
- Options for action are recommended, based on consultation with stakeholders, and balance strict compliance with operational and political pressures.
- As a result of consultation with stakeholders, fraud/corruption control objectives that are found to be unrealistic are revised, and advice is provided regarding amendment to the fraud/corruption control strategy and procedures in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Reports tailored to various audiences are prepared regarding the effectiveness of fraud/corruption control activities in the organisation.