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Research reports
Thursday 08 Dec 2022 Perceptions of corruption 2022: Victorian public sector

In May 2022, a variety of communication channels were used to promote an online survey to employees working in a state government department or Victorian public sector agency. Direct communications were sent to the nine state government departments, as well as 94 other major public sector agencies, particularly from the health, transport, and education sectors. Senior leaders were requested to share the link and encourage their staff to participate. In total, 4,405 Victorian public sector employees completed a survey between 5-27 May 2022.

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Research reports
Thursday 08 Dec 2022 Perceptions of corruption 2022 (overall findings)

More than 12,000 people participated in IBAC’s online surveys conducted in mid-2022.

  • 4,405 Victorian Public Sector employees
  • 2,471 Local government employees
  • 1,001 Victoria Police employees
  • 1,430 business suppliers to state or local government
  • 3,000 Victorians aged 18 years and over.

More information about the methodology and individual survey findings for the five target audiences is available via the links below.

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Research reports
Thursday 08 Dec 2022 Victorian perceptions of corruption 2022
IBAC periodically conducts surveys to understand perceptions about corruption and police misconduct in Victoria. In 2022, IBAC conducted online surveys with state and local government employees, Victoria Police employees, suppliers and the Victorian community. Over 12,000 people participated.
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Research reports
Monday 30 May 2022 Review of protected disclosure procedures
An IBAC review found nearly a quarter of the 114 public sector organisations surveyed were not meeting their legal obligations around protected disclosures, almost two years after new laws were introduced to protect whistleblowers.
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Wednesday 08 Dec 2021 Unauthorised access and disclosure of information held by local government
An overview of key risks associated with unauthorised access and disclosure of information held by the local government sector, this report explores the drivers of these risks, as well as potential prevention, reporting and detection measures.
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Wednesday 01 Sep 2021 Corruption risks associated with government funded human services delivered by community service organisations

Community service organisations (CSOs) play a critical role in delivering a range of welfare and social services to support individuals, families and communities. Considerable public funds support the delivery of many of these services. IBAC's research explores corruption risks in this sector and how to mitigate them.