Putting integrity at the core of how public organisations operate
12 December 2024: This integrity framework is intended to support senior leaders and those in governance roles in upholding the integrity of New Zealand’s public sector and navigating the ethical challenges that the public sector faces.
At the Transparency International New Zealand Leaders Integrity Forum in October, public service leaders heard that building connections between citizens, residents, and newcomers to New Zealand can help to ensure that everyone feels included and develops a sense of belonging. Senior Advisor Good Practice & Policy, Cas Alabere, shares key points and reflections from the discussion.
Putting integrity at the heart of how public organisations operate
We launched the second edition of our integrity framework with a special event featuring Lance Goodall (Director - Government Health and Safety Lead) and our Principal Policy Advisor, Sarah McGray.
As we look ahead to publishing the second edition of our integrity framework, Principal Policy Advisor Sarah McGray reflects on the work we have done to revise the framework and integrate Māori perspectives.
Workplace bullying and harassment are issues that no organisation can afford to overlook, as they fundamentally undermine organisational integrity.
Getting it right: Supporting integrity in emergency procurement
24 August 2023: In this article, we share our findings on how effectively public organisations have ensured integrity in emergency procurements.
Senior performance auditor Marianne Bevan reflects on the Office’s recent work monitoring the New Zealand Defence Force’s progress in preventing inappropriate and harmful behaviour in the organisation.
Our intentions: Looking at integrity practices in central government emergency procurement
20 September 2022: During the past three years, particularly in response to Covid-19, a range of goods and services were procured quickly by central government agencies. Procuring goods and services at speed can create integrity risks. We’re looking at how well central government agencies support acting with integrity during emergency procurement processes.
Putting integrity at the core of how public organisations operate
22 June 2022: An integrity framework for the public sector.
Integrity and how to support it
Submission on amendments to the Code of Ethics for Non-Assurance Services
24 March 2022: In October last year, we sent a submission to the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board on Exposure Draft 2021-4, Amendments to Professional and Ethical Standard 1: Non-Assurance Services.
Controlling sensitive expenditure: Guide for public organisations
October 2020: Sensitive expenditure is any spending by an organisation that could be seen to be giving private benefit to a staff member, their family, or friends. It risks harming an organisation’s reputation and the public sector more generally. This guide provides practical guidance on specific types of sensitive expenditure and outlines the principles for making decisions about sensitive expenditure.
Managing conflicts of interest: A guide for the public sector
June 2020: In this guide, we describe conflicts of interest in the public sector, and how to identify, disclose, and manage them. It represents our view of what constitutes good practice in the public sector.
