St Helena Government Unveils Fraud Prevention Strategies Amid Concerns of Malpractice

In an effort to promote transparency and accountability, the St Helena Government has introduced a new procedure for reporting fraud, corruption, or other malpractices within the organization.

Confidential Reporting Procedure

The new procedure provides a safe and secure platform for employees to report instances of serious concern, including:

• Abuse of clients or service users
• Misuse of public funds
• Breaches of government regulations
• Health and safety risks
• Damage to the environment

This confidential reporting procedure operates outside normal directorate reporting arrangements, ensuring that employees can speak up without fear of reprisals or victimization. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality, and anonymity will be protected for both reporters and witnesses.

Investigating Reports

The Head of Internal Audit & Risk is responsible for investigating all reported instances of fraud and negligence. To ensure a swift and effective investigation, reports should include specific details such as:

• Full name of the person involved
• Accomplices if any
• Dates of occurrence
• Nature of the matter
• Corroborating evidence
• Contact information for clarification purposes

Reporting Concerns

Employees can report concerns by:

• Letter to the Internal Audit Unit at the Castle in Jamestown
• Email at fraud@sainthelena.gov.sh
• Phone on 22692 (direct line)

This development is part of the government’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of service, probity, and accountability. Officials hope that the new procedure will provide a trusted and confidential means for employees to raise concerns and help prevent fraudulent activities from occurring in the first place.