How we manage fraud

The department complies with section 10 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014. Our fraud control framework aligns with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework and establishes the systems and processes for the prevention, detection, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of fraud matters within the department. The framework includes a fraud control plan informed by fraud risk assessments.

The Risk Subcommittee has oversight of the department’s fraud control framework. Within the framework, the head of Internal Audit has responsibility for fraud control and investigation matters. These matters are dealt with in accordance with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Policy, Resource Management Guide No. 201: Preventing, detecting and dealing with fraud, and the Australian Government Investigations Standards.

The department maintains a fraud control plan informed by assessments of fraud risk and the implementation of controls and treatment strategies to mitigate fraud risk.

The department has mechanisms to address fraud that are compliant with the Australian Government Investigations Standards and the Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework.

The department has a zero tolerance approach to fraud and has taken reasonable measures to deal with fraud. We recognise the importance of being vigilant in relation to fraud risk and communicate the importance of fraud awareness and prevention to staff.

The department has a zero tolerance approach to fraud and has taken reasonable measures to deal with fraud. We recognise the importance of being vigilant in relation to fraud risk and communicate the importance of fraud awareness and prevention to staff.