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Investigation Cuvier considered allegations arising from a practitioner operating across the private and public sector. The allegations included that the practitioner had breached their contractual obligations and misused public resources; undertaken private work in public hours; failed to declare gifts and benefits; and utilised funds for professional development without proper authorisation.
Further allegations against 2 senior public officers relating to a failure to take action on the Public Officer’s alleged conduct were identified in our assessment and considered in the investigation. The investigation also identified potential misconduct by another employee related to a recruitment process.
Sector: Tasmanian State Service
Respondent level: Public Officer, Designated Public Officers
Misconduct risk(s): Improper or dishonest performance of functions and powers for personal gain in use of public facilities. Failure to deal with alleged improper conduct
Outcome:Three matters referred to Principal Officer for action. Two matters accepted for inquiry by Integrity Tribunal.
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