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There
are a number of kinds of probity reviews:
1.
Those that are undertaken into decisions that have already been
made and processes and actions that have already occurred.
2.
Those that are real time, and are undertaken as the process
proceeds and as the actions occur and decisions are made.
3.
Those that are undertaken to review systems and processes.
The
first is useful in assessing whether decisions and actions have been in
accordance with probity principles. They are often undertaken as the
result of complaints or allegations, but are also undertaken because
management or other people want the assurance that things have been done
‘above board’.
The
real time probity reviews help prevent a process or decision from going
off the rails, because preventive or remedial action can usually be taken
immediately the problem is revealed.
Probity
reviews of systems and processes are useful to ensure that systemic
problems are dealt with and that from this point on probity principles are
applied.
Tendering
Probity Audits and Reviews
In
tendering or bid processes it is essential for probity rules to be
followed and for probity to be seen to be in place. If people do not
believe that the process is fair they may not bother bidding in future or
if they do bid they are unlikely to put much effort in the bid, and may
even engage in collusive practices to overcome what they see as an unfair
process. We are able to provide probity reviews and audits as the process
occurs or at any stage of the process or even where the contract has
already been awarded.
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Ethics
Compliance
The
perception of fraud, corruption and unethical practices causes people to
think that that is how that particular organisation works. They are then
far more likely to engage in these practices in their dealings with the
organisation. So the perception of fraud and corruption causes real fraud
and corruption. It is therefore important that not only is probity in
place but that it is seen to be in place. We can help you ensure this by
undertaking ethics probity reviews of any areas, decisions or actions in
your organisation.
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