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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers planning actions in response to the organisation's fraud/corruption control strategy, either the preparation of a specific fraud/corruption control plan based on a risk assessment or as an extension of the organisation's documentation of its fraud/corruption control strategy. The unit includes identifying areas for action, gaining commitment to the plan, identifying qualitative and quantitative performance indicators, and documenting and disseminating the fraud/corruption control plan.
Fraud in the unit title incorporates both fraud and corruption.
In practice, developing fraud control plans may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector workplace activities such as acting ethically, promoting compliance with legislation, delivering client services, anticipating fraud activity, conducting fraud risk assessments, etc.
This unit replaces and is equivalent to PSPFRAU505A Develop fraud control plan.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency. |
Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics is explained in the Range Statement following. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Identify areas for action |
1.1 Processes are established to identify fraud and corruption risks and vulnerability. 1.2 Areas are identified for action through the fraud/corruption risk assessment process or some other process for identifying fraud and corruption vulnerability. 1.3 Initiatives are developed in consultation with appropriate staff to control identified vulnerabilities. 1.4 Areas within the organisation responsible for fraud and corruption minimisation actions are identified. 1.5 Consultation with stakeholders is undertaken to develop a shared understanding of responsibilities. 1.6 Timeframe for implementation of actions is specified based upon an understanding of the nature of risk and resource ramifications. |
2 . Gain commitment to fraud /corruption control plan |
2.1 Professional development awareness and information programs are initiated in consultation with responsible staff. 2.2 Fraud/corruption prevention initiatives are tailored to the organisational culture, core business and client groups. |
3 . Identify qualitative and quantitative performance indicators |
3.1 Advice is sought from internal and external specialist personnel . 3.2 Stakeholders are involved in the development of performance indicators. 3.3 Performance indicators are developed that relate to the objectives of the program and enable an assessment of the extent to which fraud and corruption control objectives are being achieved. 3.4 Feedback mechanisms are established to ensure that performance data informs improvements to fraud/corruption control strategies and activities . |
4 . Document fraud /corruption control plan |
4.1 Control plan i s documented using concise language and structure tailored to the intended audience/s. 4.2 The responsibilities for fraud and corruption control of each area in the organisation are clearly articulated in the plan. 4.3 Risks targeted by the risk assessment process are used to identify areas for action. 4.4 A comprehensive fraud/corruption control strategy for the organisation is reflected in the plan. 4.5 The plan is linked to internal audit to reduce overlap or duplication. 4.6 The requirements of any jurisdictional fraud and corruption control legislation and guidelines are addressed in the plan. |
5 . Disseminate fraud /corruption control plan |
5.1 Non-confidential components of the fraud/corruption control plan are made accessible to staff, the Minister and clients of the organisation. 5.2 Confidential components are documented and stored appropriately. 5.3 Review of the plan is conducted in accordance with organisational and jurisdictional needs and requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. |
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Units to be assessed together |
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Overview of evidence requirements |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
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Resources required to carry out assessment |
These resources include:
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Where and how to assess evidence |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
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For consistency of assessment |
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. |
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Identification of areas may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Specialist personnel may include: |
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Fraud/corruption control strategies and activities include: |
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Components of a fraud/corruption control plan may include as a minimum: |
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Relevant legislation and guidelines may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Fraud Control.