B.6 Fraud Prevention

The ACT Integrity Policy requires ACT Government directorates to prepare a Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan and Fraud Risk Assessment every two years. As part of the review process, an integrity risk assessment must be undertaken assessing changes to the organisation’s operations and environment since the last plan.

The CMTEDD Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan was reviewed and updated in January 2016 as part of the required review program. A review of the fraud risk assessment and register was completed in August 2016. The assessment rated CMTEDD’s overall fraud risk level as medium. Fraud risk issues will continue to be monitored and compliance auditing completed through the internal audit program with oversight through the CMTEDD Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Management Group and the compliance review and assurance program.

Fraud awareness and ethics were key themes for training and development within CMTEDD, including induction programs for new staff. During 2016-17, 198 staff participated in internal fraud awareness sessions. Fraud awareness education programs will continue to be made available to all employees in 2017-18.

Incidents of Fraud Reported in 2016-17

The Senior Executive Responsible for Business Integrity and Risk (SERBIR) made no findings in regard to fraudulent behaviour during 2016-17. One investigation was ongoing at 30 June 2017.

Further information can be obtained from

Sue Hall
Executive Director
Corporate
+61 2 6207 0569
Sue.Hall@act.gov.au