Corruption
Because competition and contracting involves a major exercise of discretion by a public authority and because this is associated with a transfer of resources between the public and private sectors, there is potential for the public interest to be compromised through corrupt or improper practices.
This section lists some of the research which has been undertaken in this field in recent decades, and some of the policy solutions adopted in countries around the world.
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Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Public Sector: Guidelines (PDF) Independent Commission Against Corruption Crime and Misconduct, 2004 This Toolkit has been prepared by the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) and the independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to provide practical assistance for managing conflicts of interest in public sector organisations. ISBN: 1 920726 08X UK
Taking the Con out of Contracting: Issues for local Government Procurement and Contract Administration Independent Commission Against Corruption, 2001 ISBN 0 7310 7205 7 UK
Gifts, Benefits or Just Plain Bribes? Guidelines for Public Sector Agencies and Officials Independent Commission Against Corruption, 1999 ISBN 0 7310 7292 8 UK
Private Contractors' Perceptions of Working for the NSW Public Sector: A Survey of Consultants and Contractors (PDF) Independent Commission Against Corruption, 1999 In June 1998 the ICAC conducted a telephone survey of 204 private contractors and management consultants who had been contracted to work for the NSW public sector in the preceding 12 months. the aim of the survey was to explore private contractors' perceptions of working for the NSW public sector. ISBN 0 7310 7226 X UK
Strategies for Managing Post Separation Employment Issues: A Corruption Prevention Project Independent Commission Against Corruption, 1998 In April 1997, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) released its Managing Post Separation Employment Discussion Paper. The main question discussed was the extent to which former public officials should be restricted in the scope of employment they can undertake after they leave the public sector to better preserve the integrity of public administration. ISBN 0 7310 7238 3 UK
Direct Negotiations in procurement and Disposals: Dealing Directly with Proponents Independent Commission Against Corruption, 1997 ISBN 0 7310 7207 3 UK
Contracting the Services: The Probity Perspective - A Common Prevention Project Independent Commission Against Corruption, 1995 This booklet aims to provide guidelines for public sector organisations to maintain integrity when contracting services. The Guidelines stem from a joint project undertaken by NSW Attorney Generals Department. The Property Services Group and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). ISBN 0 7310 5006 1 UK