23. Should a fraud or corruption incident occur at my organisation, the investigation is conducted by …
Public Sector Fraud Awareness Survey - Findings: Fraud response.
Observation:
Respondents could select more than one answer for this question.
Over half of respondents indicated that their organisation used internal resources to investigate incidences of fraud.
What some respondents have said:
PwC comment:
We would expect public sector organisations to have access to suitably skilled people with a working knowledge of investigation (including interview techniques) and the relevant legislation to investigate matters of fraud. This will help ensure that the Police receive information that has been correctly gathered to the required evidential standards.
“It would depend on who the incident involved.”
“Our fraud policy requires the CEO, Chair of our Finance & Audit Committee, and External Auditors to be made aware, and appropriate investigation is then undertaken.”
“Has not occurred yet, but internal auditor might advise on course of action.”
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