Application
This unit describes the skills required to review the breadth of activities in fraud/corruption control in an organisation. The review cycle is determined according to organisational needs and any external reporting requirements, though this cycle could be interrupted in particular circumstances including changes in service delivery or significant increases in fraudulent activities. This includes preparing for review, assessing the ability of fraud/corruption control activities to minimise fraud and corruption, and providing advice and recommendations for action to improve effectiveness of controls.
This unit applies to those working in roles involved in fraud control activities, in particular the review of activities within their organisation.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for review of fraud/corruption control activities | 1.1 Identify current fraud/corruption prevention activities, taking into account the objectives of the organisation’s fraud/corruption control strategy, plan and procedures. 1.2 Establish timetable for evaluation and review. 1.3 Gather information from relevant areas across the organisation. 1.4 Include perspectives of staff and management, clients and reporting organisations in the assessment. |
2. Assess the ability of control activities to minimise fraud and corruption | 2.1 Assess implementation of the organisation’s fraud/corruption control plan and activities in terms of progress in areas relevant to the organisation. 2.2 Conduct assessment taking into account core business and broader management activities of the organisation and utilising knowledge of best practice initiatives in fraud/corruption prevention. 2.3 Assess effectiveness of performance indicators in collecting fraud/corruption control information. 2.4 Assess efficacy of mechanisms to assist staff to minimise fraud/corruption. 2.5 Assess efficacy of fraud/corruption control awareness-raising activities against their objectives. |
3. Provide advice and recommend action to improve effectiveness of fraud/corruption controls | 3.1 Provide advice based on significant knowledge of the organisation’s culture, structures, programs and services, and constraints under which the organisation is operating. 3.2 Recommend options for action, based on consultation with stakeholders, and balance strict compliance with operational and political pressures. 3.3 Revise, as a result of consultation with stakeholders, fraud/corruption control objectives that are found to be unrealistic, and provide advice regarding amendment to the fraud/corruption control strategy and procedures. 3.4 Report on the effectiveness of fraud/corruption control activities in the organisation. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
reviewing fraud/corruption control processes and assessing key functions of overall strategy
writing reports requiring formal structure and language and precision of expression
providing advice and recommendations tailored to the needs of stakeholders
using communication and presentation styles to suit different audiences and purposes
preparing reports tailored to various audiences regarding the effectiveness of fraud/corruption control activities in the organisation
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
agency structures, programs and services
agency fraud/corruption control strategy
legislative framework under which the organisation operates
external reporting requirements
law enforcement needs
best practice initiatives in fraud/corruption control
the role of fraud/corruption control in the broader agency corporate planning environment
legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Fraud control