Purpose | To explain Monash University’s underlying approach to acts of fiscal misconduct and to outline the roles and responsibilities of the University community for the ongoing management of fiscal misconduct.
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Scope | Staff at Victorian based campuses |
Policy Statement | Monash University is committed to the development and maintenance of internal controls consistent with best practice for prevention and detection of fiscal misconduct and for ensuring that all reports of fiscal misconduct are dealt with promptly and fairly.
All proven instances of fiscal misconduct will be pursued through every means available and appropriate disciplinary action including, dismissal and/or action through civil authorities and the courts will also be taken.
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Supporting procedures | Fiscal Misconduct Procedures
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Responsibility for implementation | Vice-Chancellor & President
Managers at all levels |
Status | Revised |
Key Stakeholders | Vice-Chancellor & President
Audit Committee of Council
Vice-President (Administration)
Director, Audit & Risk Management |
Approval body | Name: Strategy and Resources Committee
Meeting: 8/2007
Date: 04-October-2007
Agenda item: 9.3
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Endorsement body | Name: Director, Audit and Risk Management
Meeting: N/A
Date: 02-August-2007
Agenda item: N/A
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Definitions | Fiscal misconduct: Includes, but is not limited to, theft, fraud, embezzlement, violation of university policies relating to employment, finance, equipment and other assets or any action in relation to those matters likely to bring the university into disrepute. University community: Comprises of staff members, members of the University Council, consultants, students and clients of the university. Internal control: The mechanism instituted to prevent and detect instances of fiscal misconduct. |
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Related policies | |
Related documents | Monash University Enterprise Agreement (Academic and General Staff) 2005
Staff member’s Australian Workplace Agreement |
Date Effective | 04-October-2007 |
Review Date | 30-June-2010 |
Owner | Director, Audit and Risk Management |
Author | Director, Audit and Risk Management |
Contact Person | auditenquiry
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