Update

Council at its meeting held on 22 April 2024 endorsed the Fraud and Corruption Control System and Policy to be placed on public exhibition for no less than 28 days.

Council invites you to read the latest draft of the Fraud and Corruption Control System and Policy and submit your feedback using the form below.

Submissions close on 30 May 2024.

Background

Georges River Council (Council) is committed to the highest standard of ethical and accountable conduct and as such, is committed to the prevention, detection, and investigation of all forms of fraud and corrupt conduct.

The Australian Standards AS8001:2021, Fraud and Corruption Control (the Standards) have been updated to provide minimum requirements for organisations wishing to develop, implement, and maintain an effective fraud and corruption control system. Accordingly, Council has completed a review of the current Policy and Plan to identify areas of improvement to comply the standards and introduce a new Fraud and Corruption Control System.

The Fraud and Corruption Control System is to provide a wholistic approach to fraud and corruption control within Council and to assist Council Officials meet their responsibilities in relation to Fraud and Corruption Control Standards. The requirements within represent the commitment of the Council Officials to control fraud and corruption.

The Fraud and Corruption Control Policy forms a central part of Council's Ethical Conduct Framework as set out in the Code of Conduct, and ensures the appropriate mechanisms are in place to protect the integrity, security and reputation of Council.

How to be involved

Community feedback is essential in helping guide us in our decision-making process. Your feedback will influence the choices we make when developing our plans and ensure we are on the right path to achieving and managing our community's overall vision. If you would like to provide feedback or comments on the Policy, we encourage you to:

	Complete our online feedback form, or
	Return a hard copy submission.

If you are returning a hard copy submission, please quote SF24/3145 Public Submission - Draft Fraud and Corruption Management System and Policy at the beginning of your submission and return:

	In person to Georges River Council Civic Centre or Libraries
	Via email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
	Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481

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