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Develop fraud control plans
Develop fraud control plans
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPFRAU505B
PSPFRAU505B
State Code
C8126
C8126
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
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
Notes
Elements and 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 is 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.
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.
Identification of areas may include:
information from internal and external sources
Stakeholders may include:
agency staff and senior management
contractors and consultants
standards-setting organisations
Specialist personnelmay include:
consultants and contractors
internal and external audit personnel
personnel from law enforcement and prosecution agencies
personnel from standards-setting organisations
Fraud/corruption control strategies and activitiesinclude:
fraud/corruption control strategy
process for identifying risks
fraud/corruption vulnerability risk assessment methodology
fraud/corruption control plan
Components of a fraud/corruption control planmay include as a minimum:
overview of agency's attitude to fraud and corruption and the means by which it encourages ethical behaviour
responsibilities in relation to fraud and corruption control and the agency's relationships with other agencies
outlines of how risks are identified and assessed
descriptions of the processes which are vulnerable to fraud and corruption and actions proposed to overcome those vulnerabilities
responsibilities within the agency for actions identified within the plan and an implementation timetable
procedures for the preparation, maintenance and review of the agency's fraud/corruption control plans
agency fraud and corruption awareness and training strategy
agency conduct and disciplinary standards
statement on how the plan aligns with legislative and judicial requirements (such as reporting and confidentiality)
relevant contacts for further information (internal and external)
Relevant legislation and guidelines may include:
jurisdictional legislation covering agency responsibilities in fraud and corruption control
guidelines such as:
Fraud control policy of the Commonwealth
Commonwealth fraud control guidelines
Fraud control: developing an effective strategy (NSW)
those released by standards-setting organisations such as Risk management, AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised
Identification of areas may include:
information from internal and external sources
Stakeholders may include:
agency staff and senior management
contractors and consultants
standards-setting organisations
Specialist personnelmay include:
consultants and contractors
internal and external audit personnel
personnel from law enforcement and prosecution agencies
personnel from standards-setting organisations
Fraud/corruption control strategies and activitiesinclude:
fraud/corruption control strategy
process for identifying risks
fraud/corruption vulnerability risk assessment methodology
fraud/corruption control plan
Components of a fraud/corruption control planmay include as a minimum:
overview of agency's attitude to fraud and corruption and the means by which it encourages ethical behaviour
responsibilities in relation to fraud and corruption control and the agency's relationships with other agencies
outlines of how risks are identified and assessed
descriptions of the processes which are vulnerable to fraud and corruption and actions proposed to overcome those vulnerabilities
responsibilities within the agency for actions identified within the plan and an implementation timetable
procedures for the preparation, maintenance and review of the agency's fraud/corruption control plans
agency fraud and corruption awareness and training strategy
agency conduct and disciplinary standards
statement on how the plan aligns with legislative and judicial requirements (such as reporting and confidentiality)
relevant contacts for further information (internal and external)
Relevant legislation and guidelines may include:
jurisdictional legislation covering agency responsibilities in fraud and corruption control
guidelines such as:
Fraud control policy of the Commonwealth
Commonwealth fraud control guidelines
Fraud control: developing an effective strategy (NSW)
those released by standards-setting organisations such as Risk management, AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised
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.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPFRAU502B Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity
PSPFRAU504B Conduct fraud risk assessments
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
development of fraud/corruption control plans in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy and procedures relating to fraud and corruption control
fraud and corruption control guidelines and standards
AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised
public sector values and codes of conduct
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraud/corruption planning activities likely to be undertaken
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing fraud and corruption control plans, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of fraud/corruption control plans in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
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:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
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
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPFRAU502B Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity
PSPFRAU504B Conduct fraud risk assessments
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
development of fraud/corruption control plans in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy and procedures relating to fraud and corruption control
fraud and corruption control guidelines and standards
AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised
public sector values and codes of conduct
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraud/corruption planning activities likely to be undertaken
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing fraud and corruption control plans, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of fraud/corruption control plans in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
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:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1153 | PSPFRAU505A | Develop fraud control plan | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW08 | PSPFRU006 | Develop fraud control plans | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S733 | FNS51710 | Diploma of Applied Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Management | Qualification |
| AVY2 | FNS51715 | Diploma of Applied Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Management | Qualification |
| J305 | PSP50612 | Diploma of Government (Fraud Control) | Qualification |