Corruption Matters - November 2019 | Issue 54
The year in review
The 2018–19 year has seen the ICAC further consolidate itself as it has embarked with renewed vigour and determination in our work to expose, investigate and prevent corruption in NSW.
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APSACC wrap up
Around 500 delegates from across Australia gathered for the 7th Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC). It was also the occasion at which the leaders of all anti-corruption agencies in Australia signed a joint statement solidifying their commitment to fighting public sector corruption.
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Procurement
Do you buy goods or services for the NSW Government? If so, an easy-to-understand guide helps those responsible for procurement to better navigate the requirements. The revised framework was released in July 2019 and administered by Emma Cooper, Policy Manager, NSW Procurement, with whom we recently spoke.
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Rogue executives
A gap in research prompted criminologist Dr Russell Smith to look into the criminal conduct of senior managers in organisations; a group that makes up one-third of fraudsters around the world. He delivered a fascinating presentation in October 2019 at the Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC).
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Got something others should hear?
The 13th National Investigations Symposium (NIS) will take place in November 2020. The ICAC invites applications by 31 January from skilled professionals interested in speaking. The biennial symposium is an opportunity for complaint management and investigation practitioners to learn, participate and exchange new ideas.
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Lobbying inquiry: final phase
Phase 2 of the ICAC’s investigation into lobbying, access and influence in NSW has been completed, with the final phase scheduled for February 2020. Under Operation Eclipse, the ICAC is examining whether risks, undue influence or corruption exist in lobbying, and whether any such risks can be satisfactorily managed and eliminated.
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Whistling While They Work 2
New research findings highlight three essentials to effective design and implementation of internal reporting systems: (1) ensuring the first response to a report of wrongdoing is the right one, (2) creating a supportive reporting environment, and (3) assigning clear and effective roles and responsibilities.
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In other news
In June, the ICAC released its findings from Operation Estry, the investigation into allegations concerning officers and the assault on a prisoner at Lithgow Correctional Centre. The ICAC made 19 corruption prevention recommendations to Corrective Services NSW to help it improve its systems.
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