Corruption Prevention

The Corruption Prevention Department examines the policies, practices
and procedures of government departments and public bodies, and makes
recommendations to remove opportunities for corruption. On request, it
also advises the private sector on corruption prevention methods.

On completion of a corruption prevention study, a report with detailed
recommendations is issued to the organisation concerned. In 1997, it
produced 101 reports on such areas as law enforcement, licensing and
inspection systems, purchasing, tendering and contract administration.
Corruption prevention studies are systematically followed up to ensure
that their recommendations are implemented and are effective.

Besides these detailed studies, the department also participates in
numerous consultation exercises through correspondence and
membership of working groups and committees. This is to ensure that
early corruption prevention advice is given when public sector policies
and procedures are being formulated. In 1997, the department was
involved in such consultation activities on 220 occasions.

The department advised 205 private sector organisations in 1997.
Typically the problem areas were related to purchasing, stock control and
wage administration. In June, a telephone hotline was set up for members
of the public to obtain immediate corruption prevention advice.

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