Inspectorate focus David Wolf Chief Municipal Inspector
How did this happen?
Complaints data Inspectorate receives on average 500 complaints per year 2014 - 2018 data
Complaint drivers and mitigation Genuine unawareness – Conflict of interest (CoI) law, policy or procedure Induction, training, case studies, understanding of real and perceived Consequences Wilful blindness – not wanting to see a CoI Clear process, not lip service, to assess the agenda Identify real and perceived CoI Transparent process to deal with them Self interest – complete disregard Declaration of interests Combination of the first two and promote a culture of high integrity
Inspectorate forward plan Audits and inspections Asset management Financial management People management Governance Policy Audit Guidance and education Current legislation Draft legislation
Thank you Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate Encouraging higher standards of integrity, accountability and transparency in local government I hope that give some things to consider in the context of your board and happy to take q?s