Annual Report 2016-17

Effective governance arrangements and practices contribute to strong, sustainable and accountable performance.

Corruption Prevention

The department is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probity and accountability in all its affairs.

The department has zero tolerance to fraud and corruption. Suspected fraud or corruption will be reported, investigated and resolved in accordance with internal policies and procedures and the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 (CCM Act). All legal obligations to the principles of procedural fairness will be met.

The department has a Fraud and Corruption Control Plan outlining intended action in implementing and monitoring fraud and corruption prevention, detection and response initiatives.

The Plan has been developed in line with Australian Standard AS8001-2008 Fraud and Corruption Control, and forms an integral part of the Department’s Risk Management Framework.

Section highlights

The department is committed to open government based on a culture of engagement, built on better access to and use of government held information, and sustained by the innovative use of technology.