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Our policies, procedures and other resources

Group policies are available on our website and can be viewed here.

These policies and supporting procedures form the Serco Management System (SMS). The SMS sets out for each policy area requirements by role so you can understand what is expected of you. It also provides supporting procedures and related documents. 

Access to these documents is for Serco colleagues only and you will need to log into myserco to access them. If you have problems accessing them, please request a copy from your manager.

You can access the following here:

  • Group Policy Statement

    • Finance

  • Function policy

    • Finance

    • Financial Model Review

You can also review our Global Finance Resource Library which provides resources and materials to support our global finance community. Here you will find user guides, manuals, policies and procedures, training materials, forms and general information.

You can read an overview of our approach to the control and management of tax here.

 

Definitions

Deliberately and dishonestly trying to cheat the public revenue or fraudulently evading Tax Authorities. It’s a criminal offence.

Avoiding paying tax in any foreign country in a way that is against the law of that country. As with any form of tax evasion, it involves deliberately and dishonestly setting out to defraud a country’s tax system. It’s a criminal offence.

Knowingly being involved in the fraudulent evasion of tax (whether UK tax or tax in a foreign country) by another person. It includes aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of that offence. 

If it’s done deliberately and dishonestly, it’s criminal offence.

If you're a manager

  • Ensure all books and records are accurate.  Never falsify records, misrepresent facts or evade the payment of taxes.

  • Follow all controls to ensure all our records, reports and invoices are correct and meet our commercial, legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Seek advice should there be any questions around the payment of taxes directly or through goods and services.

  • Never knowingly become involved in the fraudulent evasion of taxes directly or through another person.

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We never take or offer any kind of bribe.

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We always check before giving or receiving any gift or hospitality.

Conflicts of interest

We always declare any potential conflict of interest. If we’re not sure, we ask.

Working with communities

We support and respect the communities we work among.

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We keep our relationships with government honest.

Competition and antitrust

We always compete fairly and openly.

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We deal fairly and honestly with suppliers, strategic partners and agents, and expect the same of them.

Trade sanctions and export controls

We take care to know and follow the rules.

Accurate records, reporting and accounting

We always maintain accurate records, reports and accounts.

Money laundering

We will not take part in any money laundering activity, and do all we can to stop it.

Insider trading

Never use inside information for insider trading – it’s a serious crime.