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Research reports
Tuesday 01 Dec 2015 Predatory behaviour by Victoria Police officers against vulnerable persons
This intelligence report examines key trends and issues in sexual predatory behaviour by police against vulnerable persons in the community.
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Research reports
Wednesday 23 Sep 2015 Organised crime group cultivation of public sector employees
Organised crime groups are grooming public servants to leak confidential information to help them break the law, with public sector agencies largely in the dark about the potential for corruption.
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Research reports
Monday 20 Apr 2015 Summary: A review of integrity frameworks in six Victorian councils
This information sheet provides a picture of integrity frameworks observed in councils, recognising that a range of corruption prevention measures are already in place in the local government sector.
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Research reports
Monday 20 Apr 2015 A review of depots in Victorian local councils
IBAC investigated allegations of corrupt conduct at a council works depot. The investigation uncovered a number of issues relating to the management of the council's depots, including poor record-keeping and lack of audits. Four key areas of corruption risk identified during Operation Continent.
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Monday 30 Mar 2015 Local Government: Review of council works depots
In 2013, IBAC investigated allegations of corrupt conduct involving employees at a council works depot. Operation Continent identified issues relating to the management of that council’s depot including poor record-keeping, lack of accountability for plant and equipment, inappropriate relationships with external contractors, and inadequate controls including a lack of audits, segregation of duties, and management of conflicts of interest.
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Saturday 14 Mar 2015 A review of integrity frameworks in six Victorian councils
IBAC's Local Government Integrity Framework Project explored the corruption prevention measures in place at six councils. This review highlights both good practices and possible areas for improvement to help councils strengthen their individual integrity frameworks.