Answer to Question #309084 in Management for Akhona Klanisi

Question

describe how you would manage the misconduct of corruption in the public service. Illustrate with practical examples.

Answer 1

(1) Inde­pendence to vigilance officers to investigate complaints of corruption and malpractices.

(2) Assurance to vigilance officers of promotion for efficient work.

(3) Protection to vigilance officers against sending them back to their parent cadre for investigating the cases of highly placed officials.

4. Encourage Reporting

Institute a procedure whereby employees, outside consultants and even customers can report incidences of corruption that they witness. Ensure confidentiality to protect whistle-blowers, which will help encourage people to use the system. Investigate every report thoroughly and dismiss wrongdoers if you find evidence that supports a report. Discourage frivolous reports by instituting negative consequences for inaccurate claims.

5. Utilize External Monitoring

Hire external accountants to audit records and books to ensure that employees adhere to anti-corruption policies. Institute a regular schedule in which auditors examine all financial records to ensure that all monies -- both incoming and outgoing -- are legitimate and legal. All transactions should have a traceable path through the financial records from origination to ending point. If questions arise about specific transactions, the auditors should flag the transactions for further investigation and possible disciplinary recourse. Forensic accountants may serve in investigation processes.

6.Operate Transparently

Make your accounting records completely transparent to fight corruption. When all employees know that financial documents are readily accessible and available for examination, you discourage corruption and wrongdoing. Financial records that hide under the cloak of secrecy invite bribes, extortion and fraud, especially within traditionally high-corruption industries such as banking and pharmaceuticals