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 internally reviewed and updated in June 2018 as part of the required review program. An internal desktop review of the fraud risk assessment and register was completed in July 2017 and January 2018 (following organisational changes, and findings recommending improvements documenting controls and procedures in certain areas of fraud risk through our audit program). The biennial external independent review will be completed in the first half of 2018-19 financial year. High risk fraud 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, while medium and low fraud risks will be monitored through the compliance review and assurance program.

Fraud awareness and ethics were key themes for training and development within CMTEDD. Specific fraud awareness sessions were available, as well as training for our new staff through our induction program. These will continue to be available to all employees in 2018‑19.

Incidents of Fraud Reported in 2017-18

During 2017-18 the Senior Executive Responsible for Business Integrity and Risk (SERBIR) received three reports of suspected fraud issues. One case was investigated by the Professional Standards Unit, the allegation was proven however the investigation found the issue had been accidental rather than intentional. The SERBIR received two other reports and conducted two preliminary reviews which found there was no further investigation or action required.

Further information can be obtained from

Robert Wright
Executive Director
Corporate
+61 2 6207 0569
Robert.Wright@act.gov.au