partment.
The department conducts detailed studies of
practices and procedures of public sector organisations,
and assists them in the effective implementation of
corruption prevention measures. Up to the end of 2014,
nearly 3 700 reports of these studies had been issued, of
which 68 were completed in 2014. They covered areas
such as law enforcement, public procurement, outsourcing
of services, public works projects, funding schemes and
licensing regulatory systems. The department also
provides expeditious consultation service for government
departments and public bodies when new legislation,
procedures or policies are being formulated.
Corruption prevention advice is available to the
private sector upon request. In 2014, private sector
organisations were advised on as many as 460 occasions.
Since its establishment in 1985, the department’s Advisory
Services Group has advised private companies on
measures to enhance governance and tighten internal
control. Most of them were small businesses which lacked
expertise or capability to put in place proper control
measures. The confidential and free consultation service
can be obtained through the department’s hotline
(2526 6363).
The department also produces user-friendly Best
Practice Checklists to help both public and private sector
organisations enhance their governance and internal
control systems, such as procurement, staff administration
and building maintenance.