For information on implementation of the plan, see page 140. The Commission does not have specific staff resources allocated to the investigation of fraud or losses. Depending on the matter under investigation, a qualified person within the Commission is asked to carry out a preliminary investigation and report to management.
Management then determines what further action is necessary.
In 1991-92 six cases of theft were referred to the Australian Federal Police for investigation. At 30 June 1992, the AFP investigations were completed and no prosecution action had been tradertaken. An alleged fraud was investigated at Sydney Regional Office. After irregularities were noticed in the imprest account for that office, senior management determined that a consultant should investigate the financial records, and provide a report. On receipt of the consultant's report the matter was referred to the .Australian Federal Police for appropriate action.