Preventing misuse of resources and ensuring transparency.
Position
The organization tolerates no fraud, bribery, embezzlement or any form of corruption, whether committed by staff, partners or suppliers.
Definitions
- Fraud: intentional deception to gain an unlawful benefit.
- Bribery: offering or accepting anything of value to influence a decision.
- Embezzlement: misappropriating organizational funds or assets.
Prevention
- Segregation of financial duties and multiple signatories on payments.
- Supporting documents for every disbursement and regular internal and external review.
- Documented procurement comparisons, asset registers and stock counts.
- Annual conflict-of-interest declarations.
Reporting and investigation
- Any suspicion is reported immediately through complaint channels; good-faith reporters are protected.
- Independent, confidential investigations with evidence preserved.
- Lost funds are recovered where possible, and donors and authorities notified.
- Disciplinary and legal action against those involved.