Maintenance of appropriate ethical standards
We have a reputation for high professional and ethical standards and it is essential to the success of our work that we maintain this status. To assist us understand and maintain our professional and ethical standards, we have a Guide to Conduct and supporting ANAO Values and Behaviours which are promulgated to all staff and also form part of our induction training.
The ANAO Guide to Conduct provides information on the conduct expected of all our employees in carrying out their responsibilities, including interacting with clients, fellow employees and other stakeholders. The Guide is framed around the central theme of the APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct set out in the Public Service Act 1999. It also refers to the package produced by the Australian Public Service Commission calledAPS Values and Code of Conduct in Practice: A Guide to Official Conduct for APS Employees and Agency Heads. Additionally, the Guide reflects our own core values and behaviours, which focus on the key elements of Respect, Integrity and Excellence as shown in Figure 9. The Guide also recognises the importance of auditing and accounting standards developed by Australian auditing and accounting professional bodies.
Figure 9: Values and behaviours
