What is Fraud and Corruption? Fraud and corruption against the department is defined as: any deliberate deceitful conduct or omission designed to gain an advantage Fraud: to which a person or entity is not entitled the intentional use of false representations or deception to avoid an obligation, gain unjust advantage or in the context of public administration, the commonly known as ‘rorting system’. dishonest behaviour that may involve the misuse of position or authority, or Corruption: other acts for personal gain or advantage, or for another person or entity, which may cause loss to the department, its clients or the general community may also include other elements such as breaches of trust and confidentiality. Fraudulent and corrupt conduct by public officials may fall within the category of ‘official misconduct’ and may also be considered a criminal offence Crime and Misconduct Act 2001 under Queensland’s under the Criminal Code Act 1899. Some examples of common activities of fraud and corruption in the public sector include: Internal External Collusion inappropriate involvement corporate card misuse, such customer deliberately claiming • as payment for personal benefit they are not eligible for with suppliers, including expenses external providers making such as ‘kickbacks’ fictitious people on the payroll claims for services that were entertainment and hospitality system or delayed not provided unlawful or unauthorised terminations individuals/businesses release of information abuse of position and power, providing false or misleading including accepting or offering information or failing to knowingly making or using bribes or gifts, nepotism in provide it when obliged to do forged or falsified staff appointments so documentation submitting false travel claims inappropriate influence over conflicts of interest grants and subsidies consistently recording applications incorrect hours of work on timesheet manipulation of a procurement process unauthorised use of government vehicles theft or unauthorised use of public funds or physical resources, such as office supplies, stationery Our Policy Statement The department is committed to excellence in fulfilling public expectations of high standard of service performance and in meeting its statutory obligations. This includes the establishment of a fraud and corruption prevention culture to enhance the integrity and performance, and strengthen department’s public confidence.
What is Fraud and Corruption? Fraud and corruption against the department is defined as: Fraud: any deliberate deceitful conduct or omission designed to gain an advantage to which a person or entity is not entitled the intentional use of false representations or deception to avoid an obligation, gain unjust advantage or in the context of public administration, commonly known as ‘rorting the system’. Corruption: dishonest behaviour that may involve the misuse of position or authority, or other acts for personal gain or advantage, or for another person or entity, which may cause loss to the department, its clients or the general community may also include other elements such as breaches of trust and confidentiality. Fraudulent and corrupt conduct by public officials may fall within the category of ‘official misconduct’ under Queensland’s Crime and Misconduct Act 2001 and may also be considered a criminal offence under the Criminal Code Act 1899. Some examples of common activities of fraud and corruption in the public sector include: Internal External Collusion corporate card misuse, such as payment for personal expenses fictitious people on the payroll system or delayed terminations abuse of position and power, including accepting or offering bribes or gifts, nepotism in staff appointments submitting false travel claims consistently recording incorrect hours of work on timesheet unauthorised use of government vehicles theft or unauthorised use of public funds or physical resources, such as office supplies, stationery customer deliberately claiming benefit they are not eligible for external providers making claims for services that were not provided individuals/businesses providing false or misleading information or failing to provide it when obliged to do so inappropriate influence over grants and subsidies applications manipulation of a procurement process • inappropriate involvement with suppliers, including ‘kickbacks’ such as entertainment and hospitality unlawful or unauthorised release of information knowingly making or using forged or falsified documentation conflicts of interest Our Policy Statement The department is committed to excellence in fulfilling public expectations of high standard of service performance and in meeting its statutory obligations. This includes the establishment of a fraud and corruption prevention culture to enhance the department’s integrity and performance, and strengthen public confidence.