Elements of Code of Conduct breached 2015-16
| Element | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Uphold the APS Values and agency reputation | 79.3% | 75.6% |
| Act with care and diligence | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| Behave honestly and with integrity | 53.0% | 56.9% |
| Comply with any lawful and reasonable direction | 24.3% | 25.6% |
| Treat everyone with respect and courtesy | 22.8% | 21.2% |
| Use Commonwealth resources in proper manner | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Not provide false or misleading information | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| Take reasonable steps to avoid conflict of interest | 24.9% | 5.9% |
| Not make improper use of office | 10.8% | 5.0% |
| Comply with all applicable Australian laws | 4.2% | 2.2% |
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Outcomes of investigations into suspected breaches of the Code of Conduct 2014–15 and 2015–16
| Outcome | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Breach found and sanction imposed | 356 | 476 |
| Breach found but no sanction imposed—employee resigned | 88 | 94 |
| Breach found but no sanction imposed—other reason | 30 | 54 |
| No breach found | 65 | 85 |
| Investigation discontinued—employee resigned | 7 | 11 |
| Investigation discontinued—other reason | 11 | 14 |
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Sanctions imposed for breach of the Code of Conduct, 2014–15 and 2015–16
| Outcome | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Reprimand | 260 | 354 |
| Reduction in salary | 114 | 181 |
| Deductions from salary by way of a fine | 98 | 130 |
| Termination of employment’ | 81 | 87 |
| Reduction in classification | 29 | 24 |
| Re-assignment of duties | 12 | 9 |
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Do colleagues in your immediate workgroup act in accordance with the APS Values in their everyday work? 2015-16
| 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Always/often | 88% | 88% |
| Sometimes | 8% | 9% |
| Rarely/Never | 2% | 2% |
| Not sure | 2% | 1% |
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Does your supervisor act in accordance with the APS Values in his or her everyday work? 2015-16
| 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Always/often | 89% | 89% |
| Sometimes | 7% | 7% |
| Rarely/Never | 2% | 2% |
| Not sure | 2% | 2% |
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Do senior leaders (i.e. the SES) in your agency act in accordance with the APS values? 2015-16
| 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Always/often | 69% | 68% |
| Sometimes | 12% | 13% |
| Rarely/Never | 4% | 4% |
| Not sure | 16% | 4% |
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