Staff Development and Training Courses or seminars on the topic fraud, fraud detection and fraud prevention will be developed by the Office of Human Resources, with the assistance from the Office of Internal Audit. Fraud prevention and detection issues will be included in other relevant staff development and induction activities. Human Resources will implement suitable induction and awareness procedures relative to the Act. In addition, the group shall be empowered to co-opt the services of other persons as appropriate. All managers must share responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud and for the carriage of the anti-fraud strategy.
All employees have the responsibility to report suspected fraud.
Any employee who suspects fraudulent activity must immediately notify their supervisor or a member of the Anti-Fraud Management Group. The Anti-Fraud Management Group will initially conduct a preliminary fact finding review. Confidentiality concerning the complainant and the information will be maintained at all stages. The Director of Human Resources shall initiate appropriate personnel action. This action may cover suspension with pay while the matter is being investigated through to the termination of any staff member involved in the fraud.