Credit Card or Cheque (15 cases)—Defence experienced loss due to Credit Card non-compliance, primarily related to credit card misuse.

Defence undertook remedial actions ranging from administrative sanctions or disciplinary action to criminal prosecutions. To reduce the risk of future credit card misuse, the Department introduced a range of controls, including establishing a dedicated financial compliance team and developing a travel card e-learning course.

Deception (1 case)—Defence experienced deception that resulted in loss to the Department, or an inappropriate benefit being obtained.

In this case remedial action was taken under the Defence Force Disciplinary Act. To reduce the recurrence of deceptive conduct resulting in loss, the Department instituted financial sanctions for deterrent effect and provided formal counselling.

Entitlement (12 cases)—Defence experienced losses relating to entitlements due to personnel ailing to disclose information when required to do so, or inappropriately claiming benefits.

Defence undertook remedial action ranging from administrative sanctions or disciplinary action to criminal prosecutions in response to entitlement fraud. To reduce the recurrence of entitlement fraud the Department introduced a range of controls including planned compliance activities to provide additional assurance around Defence entitlements.

Misuse of property (1 case)—Defence experienced misuse of Commonwealth assets, equipment or facilities resulting in a loss to the Department.

In this case remedial action was taken under the Defence Force Disciplinary Act. To reduce the risk of property being misused in the future, the Department introduced a range of controls including educational and managerial action in relation to the accountability and governance of Commonwealth assets.

Theft (6 cases)—Defence experienced theft of Commonwealth resources, assets or equipment.

Defence undertook remedial action ranging from administrative sanctions to disciplinary action in response to the theft of Commonwealth resources, assets or equipment. To reduce the risk of future theft, the Department introduced a range of controls including initiating a review of relevant operating procedures around securing Commonwealth assets, increased staff training and enhancements to physical security controls.

Unethical conduct (1 case)—Defence experienced a loss due to unethical conduct such as abuse of position.

Defence undertook remedial action by way of administrative sanctions in response to unethical conduct. To reduce the risk of future unethical conduct, the Department introduced a range of additional controls. These included the provision of targeted guidance in response to unethical conduct by Defence personnel at the managerial level, compliance activity to provide assurance of Defence personnel attendance, and undertaking an awareness campaign to assist Defence personnel declare and actively manage conflicts of interest.