Fraud Control in Australian Government Entities

Monday 28th March 2011

Fraud continues to be an ever-present threat to the Australian community, posing significant challenges to organisations in its prevention and detection. Government programs are not immune from these threats. The Better Practice Guide (which updates the 2004 version) reflects the changing fraud risk landscape and explains measures entities can take in establishing an effective fraud control environment.

The release of the Better Practice Guide coincides with the issue of an updated version of the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines by the Minister for Home Affairs. These new Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines establish the fraud control policy framework within which entities determine their own specific practices, plans and procedures to manage the prevention and detection of fraudulent activities. The Better Practice Guide was prepared in consultation with the Attorney-General's Department and complements the revised Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines.

While the Better Practice Guide is an important tool for senior management and those who have direct responsibilities for fraud control, elements of this Better Practice Guide will be useful to a wider audience, including employees, contractors and service providers and others with an interest in sound public administration.

The Better Practice Guide:

outlines the essential conditions for fraud control;
provides particular assistance relating to each stage in the program life cycle;
includes case studies and practical examples; and
contains a chapter devoted to guidance on combating the emerging problem of identity fraud.

A quick reference guide which is included in the printed version of the guide can be dowloaded HERE.

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