Investigation into the Conduct of a TAFE NSW ICT Manager (Operation Sonet)

Findings, opinions and statements 1

Allegations are not findings. A commission's finding or opinion of corrupt conduct or misconduct is not a finding that a person is guilty of a criminal offence, and the commissions say so in their reports.

1. Section 74A(2) statement

   Prosecution statement

   The Commission is of the opinion that consideration should be given to obtaining the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with respect to the prosecution of Mr Cordoba for the criminal offences of:

   Report, page 7, Summary of investigation and outcomes

Recommendations 3

1. Recommendation 1

   That the South Western Sydney Institute (SWSI) finance unit scrutinises expenditure involving out-of-contract suppliers on a periodic basis.

   TAFE South West Sydney Institute – corruption allegations concerning ICT manager (Operation Sonet), Recommendations for corruption prevention

2. Recommendation 2

   That the SWSI undertakes a regular analysis of vendor payments based on computer-aided audit reports to detect anomalies in the procure-to-pay system.

   Report, page 7

3. Recommendation 3

   That the SWSI establishes formal project management and governance structures to oversee information and communications technology projects and implement formal value-realisation analysis at the completion of projects.

   TAFE South West Sydney Institute – corruption allegations concerning ICT manager (Operation Sonet), Recommendations for corruption prevention

Published responses 1

• Action plan - TAFE South Western Sydney Institute (PDF)

  Action plan

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