In line with the Commissioner’s function to prevent or minimise corruption, misconduct and maladministration, the ICAC undertakes research about public administration and the way it is governed.

The Commissioner will publish that research if she thinks it serves her prevention function and is in the public interest.

University Integrity Survey 2023

In October 2023, the Commission invited staff from the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Flinders University to participate in an anonymous online survey about public integrity in universities, following on from the survey conducted in 2020. The 2023 survey received more than 2,500 responses.

South Australia’s three public universities make a critical contribution to our society and economy. They advance the knowledge, productivity and wellbeing of individuals and communities alike. However, the environment in which universities operate may provide opportunities for corruption.

The 2020 and 2023 surveys both explored common corruption risks for the sector. In addition, the 2023 survey also focused on research integrity, records management and external professional activities undertaken by university staff.

Public Integrity Survey 2021

In April 2021, The Hon. Ann Vanstone KC, Commissioner, conducted a survey which sought to better understand state and local government employee’s attitudes and perceptions towards corruption and inappropriate conduct.

The survey received over 7,000 responses from public officers across South Australia.

Commissioner Vanstone published two reports on the findings of her Public Integrity Survey 2021. The reports highlight a range of issues, all of which should act as a catalyst for public authorities to review their operations.

Reports

University Integrity Survey 2020

In March 2020, the ICAC conducted a survey of public officers from South Australia’s three public universities. More than 3,200 respondents from the University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the University of South Australia shared their thoughts, perceptions and experiences of corruption and inappropriate conduct within their university.

The ICAC University Integrity Survey 2020 builds upon the ICAC Public Integrity Survey 2018 — which received responses from more than 12,000 public officers across South Australia — and helps complete our understanding of the attitudes and experiences of public officers as regards corruption and inappropriate conduct in South Australian public administration.

Report

Public Integrity Survey 2018

In April 2018 the former Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, the Hon. Bruce Lander KC, conducted a survey which sought to better understand state and local government employee’s attitudes and perceptions towards corruption and inappropriate conduct.

The survey received 12,656 responses from public officers across South Australia.

Commissioner Lander published three reports on the findings of his Public Integrity Survey 2018. The reports highlight a range of issues, all of which should act as a catalyst for public authorities to review their operations.

Reports

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