Chapter 192 Part 5

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What is the main purpose of Article VI?

To maintain public confidence in the City's resources

To protect employees from reprisal

To facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoing in the public interest (correct)

To ensure the delivery of City services

Who is responsible for investigating disclosures of wrongdoing?

The Public Service Committee

The City Manager

The Auditor General (correct)

The City of Toronto Council

What is the duty of all employees according to Article VI?

To deliver City services

To investigate disclosures of wrongdoing

To report suspected wrongdoing (correct)

To maintain public confidence in the public service

What is the City of Toronto's stance on reprisals against employees who report wrongdoing?

The City will not tolerate wrongdoing or reprisals against employees who report wrongdoing Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of Article VI in terms of the types of matters addressed?

Only matters that are in the public interest and have no established mechanisms for consideration and investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Auditor General's Office?

To operate the Fraud and Waste Hotline and investigate allegations of wrongdoing Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that City employees understand their ethical rights and responsibilities?

The City Manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the City Manager in investigations of alleged wrongdoing?

To investigate or refer responsibility to City staff to investigate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Disclosure of Wrongdoing and Reprisal Protection rules?

To protect employees who report wrongdoing from reprisal Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reporting the results of investigations of alleged wrongdoing to the Auditor General?

The City Manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Managers in relation to wrongdoing?

To establish and maintain a system of internal controls to detect and prevent wrongdoing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Auditor General in relation to investigations of alleged wrongdoing?

To provide oversight to investigations led by the City Manager Signup and view all the answers

Who is involved in the decision to prosecute or refer investigation results for independent investigation?

The City Manager, City Solicitor and Chief People Officer Signup and view all the answers

What should City employees do if they are aware that wrongdoing has occurred?

Notify their manager, their Division Head, or the Auditor General's Office Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of employees during an investigation?

To fully cooperate and assist the investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fraud and Waste Hotline?

To operate as a reporting mechanism for allegations of wrongdoing Signup and view all the answers

Who has unrestricted access to City records and premises during an investigation?

The City Manager or designate, and the Auditor General Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the City Manager in relation to employee misconduct?

To investigate and resolve allegations of employee misconduct Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity is given to the individual against whom allegations are made?

A reasonable opportunity to respond to allegations Signup and view all the answers

What may be made by the Auditor General upon conclusion of an investigation?

Recommendations to minimize future risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible consequence of substantiated wrongdoing by an employee?

Disciplinary action up to and including dismissal Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of tracking and reporting by the Auditor General?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

What is required of agencies in terms of disclosure of wrongdoing and reprisal protection?

A policy with minimum requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is established by the clear investigative process in agency policies?

A clear investigative process to investigate allegations Signup and view all the answers

What is reported annually to the Agency Board?

Allegations of wrongdoing and their resolution Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to an employee who knowingly makes a false complaint in bad faith?

They may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for investigating allegations of wrongdoing?

The Auditor General's Office. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of City employees who disclose wrongdoing?

They must fully co-operate with the investigation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to allegations of wrongdoing that do not constitute wrongdoing?

They are referred to the appropriate City official or Accountability Officer. Signup and view all the answers

Why must confidentiality be maintained during an investigation?

To protect the identity of all individuals involved in the investigation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the City Manager regarding investigations?

To ensure that investigations are appropriately conducted. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individuals who improperly breach confidentiality?

They may be subject to legal action or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Signup and view all the answers

Who reports the outcome of an investigation to the Auditor General?

The City Manager or designate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Auditor General's Office in investigations?

To provide oversight of investigations led by the City Manager or designate. Signup and view all the answers

Can employees remain anonymous when reporting suspected wrongdoing?

Yes, employees may remain anonymous. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose and Scope

The purpose of Article VI is to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoing that is contrary to the public interest, ensure thorough investigations, and protect employees who report wrongdoing from reprisal.
The article addresses matters that are in the public interest and for which there are no established mechanisms for consideration and investigation.

Responsibilities

Auditor General

Operate the Fraud and Waste Hotline
Undertake preliminary review of allegations of wrongdoing
Investigate or refer responsibility for investigations to the City Manager or designate
Provide oversight to investigations led by the City Manager or designate
Inform the City Manager of allegations of wrongdoing in a timely manner
Refer allegations that do not constitute wrongdoing to the appropriate City official or Accountability Officer for investigation and action
Investigate allegations of reprisals against employees

City Manager

Lead and advance a culture rooted in the highest ethical standards for City employees
Ensure City employees understand their ethical rights and responsibilities
Investigate or refer responsibility to City staff to investigate alleged wrongdoing
Ensure City employees who, in good faith, report wrongdoing are protected from reprisal
Report the results of investigations of alleged wrongdoing to the Auditor General
Investigate and resolve allegations of employee misconduct that do not constitute wrongdoing
Ensure comprehensive tracking of employee misconduct to identify trends and implement corrective actions
Ensure recommendations made by the Auditor General are implemented on a timely basis

Managers

Promote ethical conduct and support ethical decision-making
Undertake investigations of alleged wrongdoing seriously and appropriately
Report the results of investigations of alleged wrongdoing to the Auditor General
Investigate and resolve allegations of employee misconduct that do not constitute wrongdoing
Ensure that City employees under their supervision, who, in good faith, report wrongdoing, are protected from reprisal
Establish and maintain a system of internal controls to detect and prevent wrongdoing
Be familiar with the types of wrongdoing that could occur within their area of responsibility and take proactive steps to guard against such activities

Disclosure of Wrongdoing

City employees who are aware of wrongdoing must immediately notify their manager, their Division Head, or the Auditor General's Office
Employees who report wrongdoing in good faith will be protected from reprisal
Any employee who knowingly makes a false complaint in bad faith or makes a false or misleading statement that is intended to mislead an investigation may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal

Investigations

Allegations of wrongdoing received by City management must be immediately reported to the Auditor General
Allegations received by the Auditor General's Office will be investigated or referred to the City Manager or designate for investigation
The identity of individuals involved in an investigation will be protected to the fullest extent possible
Investigation results will not be disclosed or discussed with anyone other than those who have a legitimate need to know
Individuals who improperly breach confidentiality may be subject to legal action or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal

Expectations of Employees

Employees are expected to fully co-operate with the Auditor General's Office, the City Manager or designate, and law enforcement agencies during the course of an investigation
Employees contacted by the media with respect to a wrongdoing investigation shall refer the media to the Director of Strategic Communications or designate

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This quiz is about the City of Toronto's Article VI that facilitates the disclosure of wrongdoing, ensuring thorough investigations and protecting employees who report wrongdoing from reprisals.