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Develop fraud control strategy
Develop fraud control strategy
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPFRAU601B
PSPFRAU601B
State Code
C8129
C8129
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers development of a fraud/corruption control strategy as an integral part of the broader corporate management strategy for an organisation. It includes identifying organisational needs and obligations, benchmarking the fraud/corruption control strategy, assessing stakeholder and environmental considerations, developing and implementing the organisation's fraud/corruption control strategy and analysing and reviewing the effectiveness of the strategy.Fraud in the unit title incorporates both fraud and corruption. In practice, developing a fraud/corruption control strategy may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector workplace activities such as managing compliance with legislation and ethics requirements, managing risk, networking, implementing policy, managing change, etc.This unit replaces and is equivalent to PSPFRAU601A Develop fraud control strategy.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify organisational needs and obligations
- 1.1 Obligations of the organisation are researched based upon the concept of fraud and corruption as both ethical and law enforcement issues that impede effective performance of the organisation's core business.
- 1.2 All formal internal and external reporting requirements are identified
- 1.3 Organisational data analysis and information needs for fraud and corruption detection are identified in line with privacy, confidentiality and law enforcement policy and legislative requirements.
- 1.4 A strategic management approach to the prevention of corruption/fraudulent activities is reflected in the needs identification.
- 1.5 Organisational responsibility for the coordination, monitoring, implementation, ongoing review and promotion of the organisation's strategy is identified and agreed in consultation with senior management.
- 1.6 Organisational responsibility is identified and agreed for the protection of persons who provide information under legislation related to public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation.
2. Benchmark fraud/corruption control strategy
- 2.1 Performance indicators are identified to facilitate benchmarking the fraud/corruption control strategy.
- 2.2 Best practice examples are utilised in the development of benchmarks.
- 2.3 Standards-setting organisations are utilised where appropriate to assist in the identification of benchmarks relative to the organisation's needs and core business.
3. Assess stakeholder and environmental considerations
- 3.1 Client entitlements such as right to privacy, confidentiality, freedom from reprisals, and freedom of information, are incorporated.
- 3.2 Issues such as profile of clients, corporate history and culture and staffing profile are considered.
- 3.3 Constraints of operating environment, such as staff shortages, geographical spread of staff and budgeting constraints, are taken into consideration.
- 3.4 Client and community expectations are considered.
- 3.5 Management perspectives are identified through consultations with those with relevant responsibilities in terms of the organisation's business, and those with overall responsibility for oversight and implementation of fraud/corruption control in the organisation.
4. Develop organisation's fraud/corruption control strategy
- 4.1 Balance between compliance requirements and operational pressures is achieved.
- 4.2 Strategies are identified to enable constant updating of the fraud/corruption control strategy to incorporate changing and newly identified risks.
- 4.3 Key factors such as the organisational environment and core business are incorporated within the fraud/corruption control strategy.
- 4.4 Internal and external strategies are recommended based on assessment of relevant factors.
- 4.5 Internal and external quality assurance is incorporated into the strategy with responsibility for maintaining quality assurance allocated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 4.6 Strategy is accepted by authorities within the organisation and meets the requirements of the relevant standards-setting organisations.
5. Implement fraud/corruption control strategy
- 5.1 Initiatives required to minimise fraud and corruption are developed in consultation with stakeholders.
- 5.2 Timeframe for implementation of strategy is identified based upon an understanding of resource ramifications.
- 5.3 Areas within the organisation responsible for actions to minimise fraud and corruption are identified.
- 5.4 Procedures are developed for the reporting of information and the protection of persons who provide information under public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation.
- 5.5 Consultations with relevant personnel are undertaken to facilitate a shared understanding of responsibilities.
6. Analyse and review effectiveness of strategy
- 6.1 Review is structured to incorporate key features of the strategy and is underpinned by the need for the strategy to be holistic and comprehensive.
- 6.2 Regular reviews are undertaken to accommodate lessons learnt during application of the strategy.
- 6.3 Feedback mechanisms are established.
- 6.4 Reporting mechanisms are established to provide information to senior management about effectiveness of the strategy measured against objectives, and to provide advice regarding changes to management practices to enhance effectiveness of the strategy.
- 6.5 Results of analysis and review are incorporated to improve fraud and corruption control.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Obligations may include:
promotion of effective delivery of service
management of public resources to protect against losses through fraud, corruption, waste, mismanagement and abuse
management of human resources to ensure employees' rights and responsibilities are upheld
promotion of ethical behaviour, and accountability
protection of persons who provide information under public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation
risk management
evaluation
Needs identificationmay include:
consultation with:
staff
peers
clients
fraud/corruption prevention network
relevant standards-setting organisations
Requirements to be incorporatedmay include:
legislative and judicial requirements relevant to the jurisdiction
guidelines and legislative requirements from standards-setting organisations relevant to the jurisdiction
Attributes of a fraud/corruption control strategy:
may vary from agency to agency but should include:
integration into the broader policies and values of the agency
internal and external fraud and corruption reporting systems
external notification
investigation standards
fraud/corruption risk assessment
responsibility structures
employee and customer and community awareness
conduct and disciplinary standards
procedures for providing information under public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation
protection of persons who provide information under public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation
Quality assurance processesmay include:
internal review
external review
Stakeholders may include:
relevant government Ministers
agency staff and senior management
agency clients
community and lobby groups
contractors and consultants
suppliers
industry associations
other agencies with an interest in fraud/corruption control including standards-setting bodies
law enforcement agencies
prosecution agencies
internal/external audit
Effective channels for information dissemination on the strategymay include:
public documents
internal documents, for example fraud/corruption control plan
training and awareness sessions
contact with press networks
consultation with industry organisations, clients, community groups and watchdogs
electronic communication such as intranet, Internet and email
Obligations may include:
promotion of effective delivery of service
management of public resources to protect against losses through fraud, corruption, waste, mismanagement and abuse
management of human resources to ensure employees' rights and responsibilities are upheld
promotion of ethical behaviour, and accountability
protection of persons who provide information under public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation
risk management
evaluation
Needs identificationmay include:
consultation with:
staff
peers
clients
fraud/corruption prevention network
relevant standards-setting organisations
Requirements to be incorporatedmay include:
legislative and judicial requirements relevant to the jurisdiction
guidelines and legislative requirements from standards-setting organisations relevant to the jurisdiction
Attributes of a fraud/corruption control strategy:
may vary from agency to agency but should include:
integration into the broader policies and values of the agency
internal and external fraud and corruption reporting systems
external notification
investigation standards
fraud/corruption risk assessment
responsibility structures
employee and customer and community awareness
conduct and disciplinary standards
procedures for providing information under public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation
protection of persons who provide information under public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation
Quality assurance processesmay include:
internal review
external review
Stakeholders may include:
relevant government Ministers
agency staff and senior management
agency clients
community and lobby groups
contractors and consultants
suppliers
industry associations
other agencies with an interest in fraud/corruption control including standards-setting bodies
law enforcement agencies
prosecution agencies
internal/external audit
Effective channels for information dissemination on the strategymay include:
public documents
internal documents, for example fraud/corruption control plan
training and awareness sessions
contact with press networks
consultation with industry organisations, clients, community groups and watchdogs
electronic communication such as intranet, Internet and email
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPFRAU603B Manage fraud control awareness
PSPFRAU605B Review fraud control activities
PSPGOV601B Apply government systems
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT604B Manage change
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations
PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
development of a fraud/corruption control strategy in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy and procedures relating to fraud/corruption control
fraud/corruption control guidelines and standards
legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing
public sector values and codes of conduct
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraud/corruption control requirements likely to be encountered
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing fraud/corruption control strategy, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of a fraud/corruption control strategy in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPFRAU603B Manage fraud control awareness
PSPFRAU605B Review fraud control activities
PSPGOV601B Apply government systems
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT604B Manage change
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations
PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
development of a fraud/corruption control strategy in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy and procedures relating to fraud/corruption control
fraud/corruption control guidelines and standards
legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing
public sector values and codes of conduct
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraud/corruption control requirements likely to be encountered
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing fraud/corruption control strategy, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of a fraud/corruption control strategy in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1156 | PSPFRAU601A | Develop fraud control strategy | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW05 | PSPFRU009 | Develop fraud control strategy | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C805 | PSP60504 | Advanced Diploma of Government (Management) | Qualification |
| J327 | PSP60512 | Advanced Diploma of Government (Management) | Qualification |