Fraud Warning

UNDP takes all reports of alleged wrongdoing seriously. In accordance with the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct, the Office of Audit and Investigation is the principal channel to receive allegations. Anyone with information regarding fraud against UNDP programmes or involving UNDP staff is strongly encouraged to report this information through the Investigations Hotline. People reporting wrongdoing to the Investigations Hotline have the option to leave relevant contact information or to remain anonymous. However, allegations of workplace harassment and abuse of authority cannot be reported anonymously. When reporting to the Investigations Hotline, people are encouraged to be as specific as possible, including the basic details of who, what, where, when and how any of these incidents occurred. Specific information will allow OAI to properly investigate the alleged wrongdoing. Confidentiality Requests for confidentiality by complainant or witnesses will be honored to the extent possible within the legitimate needs of the investigation. Malicious reporting The transmittal of knowingly false information to OAI by UNDP staff members constitutes misconduct, for which disciplinary measures may be imposed. UNDP will sanction any personnel who deliberately make a false accusation or intentionally provide false information. How to report retaliation? Staff members have a right to be protected from retaliation for having reported allegations of wrongdoing or for having cooperated with a duly authorized audit or investigation. UNDP personnel who believe that retaliatory action has been taken against them may forward all supporting information and documentation to the Ethics Office (ethicsoffice@undp.org).  If the Ethics Office establishes a credible case of retaliation or threat of retaliation, it will refer the case to OAI for investigation. UNDP will do its utmost to protect whistleblowers by sanctioning personnel who take reprisals against individuals who report allegations of wrongdoing.