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Past investigations

All past ICAC investigations which have been publicly reported are summarised below.

Investigations reported in the past 10 years

For all ICAC investigations publicly reported in the past 10 years, the ICAC’s report or reports on the investigation are available online by clicking on the investigation title and following the links. Where available, other public material related to the investigation, such as transcripts of public inquiry proceedings, media releases and fact sheets, ICAC recommendations and investigation outcomes, is also provided.

Investigations reported more than 10 years ago

For all ICAC investigations publicly reported more than 10 years ago, only a summary of the investigation is available online. To obtain the ICAC’s report or reports on these investigations, go to the relevant investigation summary and click on the "Request the report" link.

26 Jul 2017

City of Botany Bay Council – allegations concerning former chief financial officer (Operation Ricco)

The ICAC investigated allegations that former City of Botany Bay Council chief financial officer Gary Goodman, and other Council employees, dishonestly exercised official functions to obtain financial benefits for themselves and others by causing fraudulent payments of more than $4.2 million to be made by the Council through false invoicing to either themselves, or various entities.

21 Jun 2017

Western Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping Squad – allegations concerning former Western Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping Squad (RIDS) officer (Operation Scania)

The ICAC investigated allegations that a former Western Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping Squad (WS RIDS) enforcement officer, Craig Izzard, exercised his public official functions partially and dishonestly by receiving corrupt payments to ignore illegal dumping in areas under his supervision, or to impede investigations by other WS RIDS officers.

23 Feb 2017

Gandangara LALC - allegations concerning chief executive officer and board members (Operation Greer)

The ICAC investigated allegations concerning the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (GLALC) (Operation Greer), including that, between February 2007 and March 2014, GLALC board members partially exercised their official functions by agreeing to employment arrangements with GLALC CEO Mark Johnson under which his company, Waawidji Pty Ltd, derived benefits from the GLALC.

23 Feb 2017

Casino Boolangle LALC – allegations concerning former chief executive officer and former administrative assistant (Operation Nestor)

The ICAC investigated allegations that former Casino Boolangle Local Aboriginal Land Council (CBLALC) chief executive officer, Linda Stewart, and former CBLALC administrative assistant, Veronica Skinner, defrauded the CBLALC between 1 June 2010 and 12 October 2011 by issuing fraudulent invoices and certifying documentation to enable them to cash cheques drawn on the CBLALC bank account for their own benefit.

22 Nov 2016

Department of Justice – corruption allegations concerning courthouse refurbishment contracts (Operation Yancey)

The ICAC investigated corruption allegations concerning the abuse of procurement processes by Department of Justice Asset Management Branch assistant director capital works, Anthony Andjic, in the awarding of contracts to refurbish NSW courthouses in 2013 (Operation Yancey).

30 Aug 2016

NSW public officials and members of Parliament - allegations concerning soliciting, receiving and concealing payments (Operation Spicer)

The ICAC investigated allegations that, during the lead up to the 2011 NSW state election, certain NSW Liberal Party candidates and others solicited and received political donations which were not declared as required by the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981.

11 May 2016

University of Sydney – allegations concerning ICT contractor recruitment (Operation Elgar)

The ICAC investigated allegations concerning Jason Meeth, a public official employed as the Head of Projects, ICT, at the University of Sydney.

23 Mar 2016

Mine Subsidence Board – allegations concerning former district manager (Operation Tunic)

The ICAC investigated allegations that former Mine Subsidence Board (MSB) Picton office district manager Darren Bullock received, or may have received, corrupt payments or other benefits as an inducement or reward for showing favourable treatment to building contractor Kevin Inskip of Plantac Pty Ltd and to William Kendall of Willbuilt Homes Pty Ltd.

4 Mar 2016

TAFE South West Sydney Institute – corruption allegations concerning ICT manager (Operation Sonet)

The NSW ICAC investigated corruption allegations that an Acting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Manager, Ronald Cordoba, dishonestly obtained over $1.7 million from the Department of Education and Communities TAFE South Western Sydney Institute.

17 Dec 2015

Rural Fire Service – allegations concerning catering supply and other matters (Operation Vika)

The ICAC investigated allegations concerning alleged corrupt payments related to the supply of catering and other products to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) between 2009 and 2015.