There are red flags that can help uncover corruption. While purchasing goods and services are everyday tasks in the public sector, these activities can be vulnerable to exploitation for private benefit by NSW public officials, suppliers and cybercriminals.
This video by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), NSW, Australia, provides examples of red flags commonly associated with corrupt procurement activities within public authorities.
A single red flag can indicate serious corruption, but it could also highlight poor practice that is not corrupt, something that legitimately arises from an unusual circumstance, or an honest mistake.
If you see a red flag, it is important that you raise it with your manager. If it cannot be clearly explained, then you are encouraged to report it internally and/or to make a report to the ICAC.
The video “How to report corrupt conduct” provides further information on how you can make a report to the ICAC.
Visit www.icac.nsw.gov.au for more information.
