Common use of Preventing Fraud and Corruption Clause in Contracts

Preventing Fraud and Corruption. Why is this important? 3.4.1 Fraud or corruption in the administration of its responsibilities will not be tolerated, whether from inside or outside. 3.4.2 The Commissioner and employees at all levels will lead by example in ensuring adherence to legal requirements, rules, procedures and practices. 3.4.3 Individuals and organisations (e.g. suppliers, contractors, and service providers) will act with honesty and integrity. 3.4.4 To adopt and adhere to the whistle blowing policy. 3.4.5 To approve and adopt a policy on registering of interests and the receipt of hospitality and gifts. 3.4.6 To maintain an effective anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy. 3.4.7 To ensure that adequate and effective internal control arrangements are in place. 3.4.8 To maintain a policy for the registering of interests and the receipt of hospitality and gifts covering both the Commissioner and employees. A register of interests and a register of hospitality and gifts shall be maintained for the Commissioner and employees. 3.4.9 To maintain a whistle blowing policy to provide a facility that enables employees, the general public and contractors to make allegations of fraud, misuse and corruption in confidence, and without recrimination, to an independent contact. Procedures shall ensure that allegations are investigated robustly as to their validity; that they are not malicious and that appropriate action is taken to address any concerns identified. The Chief Constable shall ensure that all employees are aware of any approved whistle blowing policy. 3.4.10 To implement and maintain a clear internal financial control framework setting out the approved financial systems to be followed by all employees.