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Ensuring transparency and accountability in government to counter fraud and corruption
In this article, Elizabeth Tydd, Chief Executive Officer & Information Commissioner, Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) (NSW) shares the steps government agencies can take to build a culture of openness to drive transparency and how this can ultimately improve fraud prevention and detection in the long-run.
A checklist to effective fraud detection and prevention in government
Featuring insights from five thought leaders across the Australian public sector, this checklist outlines 10 core areas government organisations should focus on to ensure proactive fraud and corruption management.
Creating strong internal controls to prevent fraud in public organisations: Insights with TfNSW
Many public organisations operate in business-critical environments, with responsibilities to provide multiple services at the same time and on a daily basis. Internal controls have a key role in fraud prevention strategies, but how can public organisations establish effective mechanisms and ensure they remain effective over the long term? Phil Thomas, Director Audit & Risk (Chief Audit Executive, Chief Risk Officer) at Transport for NSW (TfNSW), shares insight into how the organisation manages fraud through a series of internal controls based on the Three Lines of Defence model.
How to build a principles-based approach to prevent fraud and corruption at the source
Fraud and corruption prevention can be a complex undertaking for public organisations, not merely because of the amount of risks or competing business priorities at play – but an instituted, compliance-based mentality that impacts prevention capability. In this article, Andrew Lawrence, Senior Legal Officer, Fraud, Security and Integrity Reform – Attorney-General’s Department, shares exclusive insight into how public organisations can address key criteria to build a principles-based approach to become more adaptive and proactive in preventing fraud and corruption.