Against Corruption

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In e dependenc FIJI INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION

HOW TO CONTACT FICAC

Suva Fiji Bank Employees Union Building (FBEU) Labasa Macuata Tikina Holdings Building Corner Kimberley & Gordon Street Siberia Road PO Box 2335, Government Buildings PO Box 9 Suva Labasa

Telephone: (679) 3310290/3310291 Telephone: (679) 8816793 Fax: (679) 3310297 Fax: (679) 8816792 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ficac.org.fj

Business hours: 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday

HOW TO CONTACT FICAC

Suva Fiji Bank Employees Union Building (FBEU) Labasa Macuata Tikina Holdings Building Corner Kimberley & Gordon Street Siberia Road PO Box 2335, Government Buildings PO Box 9 Suva Labasa

Telephone: (679) 3310290/3310291 Telephone: (679) 8816793 Fax: (679) 3310297 Fax: (679) 8816792 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ficac.org.fj

Business hours: 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday

2008 Annual Report Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption

Submitted to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of the Fiji Islands in accordance with Section 17 of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Promulgation No. 11 of 2007

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Impartially Integrity

In e depen denc FIJI INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION

OUR VISION

FICAC will investigate and prosecute corruption and bribery cases in order to eradicate white collar crimes

OUR MISSION

FICAC is committed to effectively combating corruption in order to promote transparency and accountability for the attainment of zero tolerance of corruption, set the foundation for good governance and create sustainable development for the benefit of all citizens of Fiji

OUR VALUES

¾ Independence ¾ Professionalism

¾ Integrity ¾ Commitment

¾ Impartiality

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 5: Legal

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Responsibilities of the Commissioner 9

Chapter 2: Deputy Commissioner’s Chapter 6: Registry & Customer Message Service

Overview 12 Functions 32

FICAC Committees 13 Complaints for 2008 33

Appreciation 13

Chapter 3: Administration Chapter 7: Public Affairs/Education & Training

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Personnel Administration 19

Training & Development of Officers 19

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Commendations 20

Chapter 4: Investigations Chapter 8: Finance

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Statistics on Investigations 23

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FICAC Cases

Financial Statements

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Information Technology

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

PROMULGATION

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (‘FICAC’) derives its charter from the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Promulgation No. 11 of 2007 (FICAC Promulgation).

Although FICAC is only subject to the orders and control of the President under Section 5(1) of the FICAC Promulgation, its daily operations and employment of officers fall under the responsibility of the Commissioner and/or Deputy Commissioner.

Accordingly, FICAC is independent in that its investigations are not subject to the direction of any political party or government of the day. This independence is essential for the public to have confidence in FICAC’s ability to deal with, investigate and prosecute matters pertaining to corruption and bribery.

ORGANISATION

The organisation comprises of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner and five (5) functional departments, namely:

x Administration; x Investigations; x Legal; x Registry & Customer Service; and, x Finance

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner include the following:

x Planning & Development; and, x Public Affairs and Education & Training

FICAC’s organisation structure is shown in Appendix 1.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONER

Under Section 12 of the FICAC Promulgation, the Commissioner, through the Deputy Commissioner and/or through his officers on behalf of the President shall:

(a) receive and consider complaints alleging corrupt practices and investigate such of those complaints as the Commissioner considers practicable;

(b) investigate:

(i) any alleged or suspected occurrence of an offence specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 2A;

(ii) any alleged or suspected offence of conspiracy to commit any of the offences specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 2A; and

(iii) any alleged or suspected attempt to commit any of the offences specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 2A, or any alleged or suspected offence of aiding, abetting, inciting, counseling or procuring any of those offences;

(c) investigate any conduct of a prescribed officer which, in the opinion of the Commissioner is connected with or conducive to corrupt practices and to report thereon to the President;

(d) examine the practices and procedures of Government departments and public bodies, in order to facilitate the discovery of corrupt practices and to secure the revision of methods of work or procedures which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, may be conducive to corrupt practices;

(e) instruct, advise and assist any person, on the latter’s request, on ways in which corrupt practices may be eliminated by such person;

(f) advise heads of Government departments or of public bodies of changes in practices or procedures compatible with the effective discharge of the duties of such departments or public bodies which the Commissioner thinks necessary to reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of corrupt practices;

(g) educate the public against the evils of corruption; and,

(h) enlist and foster public support in combating corruption.

Chapter 2

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE

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DEPUTY COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE

OVERVIEW

It has been another year full of activities for FICAC commencing with the legality of the organisation challenged in Court to the continuous charges being laid against public officials. Despite these challenges, I am proud to say the team at FICAC remained focused on its mandate.

In our effort to bring us closer to the people, the Northern Office was further strengthened with additional staff. This enabled the Northern Office to effectively handle all investigations in the Northern Division. In 2009, we will expand our operation to the Western Division by setting up an office in Lautoka. With the three offices in key centres of Fiji, the request for FICAC services will now be accessible to members of the public.

With the increasing number of complaints received coupled with the need to carry out investigations, additional staff were recruited. Some restructure to the organisation were carried out to facilitate the operational effectiveness of the organisation. Through the restructure, the workload was adequately shared and there was a marked improvement to the output of individual work.

In 2008, we launched a number of initiatives as part of our capacity building. These include sourcing both legal and training consultants from overseas, engaging with schools, tertiary institution and the Public Service Commission Training Centre for anti-corruption training. These initiatives are in line with our mandate to educate the public on the evils of corruption.

On the international front, we have continued to strengthen our engagement with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) by attending the Conference of State Parties for the implementation of the UNCAC. At a very early stage, Fiji has been recognised to be the key player in combating corruption amongst other Pacific Island countries. The benefit of this recognition, Fiji has been included amongst eighteen (18) countries to be involved in a Pilot Project organised by UNCAC. The Pilot Project is an initiative by UNCAC to assess member states on the progress in complying with the seventy-one (71) Articles of the Convention.

In summary, our achievement in the number of cases we have taken to Court in 2008 has set a benchmark for the future. I am indebted to the investigators for their dedication and commitment.

FICAC COMMITTEES

To enhance transparency and accountability, the following committees were established:

(a) Staff Review - attend to all matters pertaining to human resources, development of Officers and address grievances of Officers

(b) Corporate Services - monitor and ensure efficient and effective management of FICAC's administration and financial operations

(d) Occupational Health & Safety - attend to all occupational health & safety matters within the organisation

(e) Board of Survey - responsible for maintenance, record keeping and movement of all equipment and furniture

Each committee comprises of a Head of Department as Chairperson with members consisting of Officers from various ranks and departments.

APPRECIATION

I am very grateful to the Government for its support in providing FICAC with the necessary funding to carry out its functions and operation without interruption.

A special thank you to His Excellency, the President of the Fiji Islands and the Attorney-General, for their guidance and support of FICAC functions.

Finally, I wish to express my sincere and utmost appreciation to the Investigators and Support Staff of FICAC, who have worked tirelessly to carry out their duties in a timely and professional manner.

13 Deputy Commissioner, Mr George Langman Ż with Investigator, Ms Loraini Seru and Overseas Legal Consultant, Mr Paul Madigan

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FICAC Officers at the Induction Training

14 Manager Investigations, Mr Sanaila Seru with Ż Hong Kong Trainer (Mr Albert Lau) and former Legal Adviser

Ÿ Ÿ Officers at FICAC’s first morning tea hosted by the Investigations Department

Ÿ Ÿ Investigators at the training conducted by Hong Kong Trainer, Mr Albert Lau 15 Ÿ Investigators and Legal Advisor at the Investigators Training with Hong Kong Facilitator (Mr Albert Lau)

Investigators at work

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Chapter 3

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

The Administration Department is the service arm of the organisation and has a total strength of thirteen (13) Officers.

The Department headed by the Manager Administration comprises the following divisions: a) Administration - general administration; - transportation & accommodation; - renovations & relocation of Officers b) Human Resources - personnel administration; - human resources training and development

FUNCTIONS

1. provide general office management which includes, accommodation, travel and relocation of Officers to other FICAC Centres;

2. responsible for security and cleaning;

3. provide efficient and effective human resources management which includes staff recruitment, training and development, staff remuneration and personnel administration; and,

4. obtain and provide goods and services to FICAC in respect of stationery, office equipment, furniture and servicing of vehicles.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

In 2008, FICAC had an establishment of fifty-seven (57) Officers with six (6) Officers in the Northern Division and fifty-one (51) at its headquarters, Suva.

All FICAC Officers are subject to the conditions of service set out in the FICAC Standing Orders and are employed in special grades applicable to FICAC only.

At the end of 2008, a total of nine (9) Officers left FICAC: 1-Receptionist, 2-Paralegals, 1-Customer Service Officer, 2-Investigators, 1-Administration Officer (Northern), 1-Legal Advisor and 1-Senior Legal Officer.

PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

To ensure proper management of personnel and administration, the department has embarked on a project to have an inventory and human resources software implemented. This should be fully operational in 2009.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICERS

To continue with FICAC’s commitment with on job training and learning, Officers are provided with the opportunity to undergo training (in relation to the relevant field of work) at the Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji, University of the South Pacific and the Public Service Commission.

Induction training is also held at the beginning of each year with presentations made by individual department on different aspects of the organisation and its functions. For continuing Officers, the induction training serves as a refresher course on investigation processes, strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement.

Given the difficulty in recruiting specialised personnel in investigating corruption related cases, FICAC has had to seek the assistance of overseas trainers and lawyers.

FICAC has liaised with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to seek technical assistance and is currently liaising with the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption to gain access to specialised staff and other specialised resources to meet its mandate and to function as a fully independent and appropriately resourced anti-corruption agency.

FICAC BUILDINGS

For 2008, FICAC managed to secure an office space in the Northern Division. The Office previously situated at the basement of the old Labasa Court House was a security risk as there were no safety storage system for evidence and documents.

The new premise (a two storey building) is equipped with information technology systems, safe storage space and a secure/fenced surrounding.

The Suva office being the headquarters of the organisation is situated at a convenient location and accessible to members of the public.

COMMENDATIONS

In 2008, Investigator Ms Loraini Seru was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for her commitment and dedication throughout the year.

Chapter 4

INVESTIGATIONS

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INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT

ESTABLISHMENT

The Investigations Department is the operations/investigative arm of FICAC. With a total of thirty (30) Investigators, it is the largest Department of FICAC.

The Head of Department is the Manager Investigations and is assisted by the Chief Investigator.

RESPONSIBILITY AND POWER

In accordance with Section 12 of the FICAC Promulgation and Section 13 of the Prevention of Bribery Promulgation (‘POBP’), the Department is responsible for investigating alleged offences of corruption and bribery.

The Promulgations also empowers FICAC to arrest a person if the Commissioner reasonably suspects that such person is guilty of an offence. It also empowers the investigation department to photograph and take fingerprints of any person arrested for any offence and before the person is charged.

PROSECUTION OF CASES

All cases investigated are reviewed by the Legal Department to ensure that there are no loopholes in the chain of evidence and the consent of the Deputy Commissioner is sought before commencing any prosecution of corruption, bribery and/or related offences under the relevant Promulgations.

STATISTICS ON INVESTIGATIONS

In 2008 the Investigations Department investigated a total of thirty-one (31) cases. From the thirty- one (31) cases, twenty-nine (29) were brought before the Courts with one (1) case suspended due to lack of evidence.

A summary of activities for 2008 is listed below: x Convictions - 01 x Acquitted - 01 x Investigations Suspended - 01 x Total number of Persons Prosecuted - 38 x Total Counts of Charges - 155

Summary of the Counts of Charges are: a) Abuse of Office - 56 b) False Pretences - 22 c) Extortion by Public Officers - 18 d) Fraud by Public Officers - 12 e) Conspiracy to Defraud - 10 f) Conversion by Trustees - 10 g) Attempting to Prevent the Course of Justice - 07 h) Official Corruption - 06 i) Aiding and Abetting - 04 j) Forgery of Documents with Intent to Defraud - 02 k) False Certification by Public Officers - 02 l) Obstructing a FICAC Officer from Execution of Duty - 02 m) False Information to Public Officers - 01 n) Attempting to Obtain by False Pretense - 01 o) Embezzlement - 01 p) Larceny by Servant - 01

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Abuse of Office (56) – 35% Aiding and Abetting (4) – 3%

False Pretences (22) – 14% Forgery of Documents with Intent to Defraud (2) – 1%

Extortion by Public Officers (18) – 12% False Certification by Public Officers (2) – 1%

Fraud by Public Officers (12) – 8% Obstructing a FICAC Officer from Execution of Duty (2) – 1%

Conspiracy to Defraud (10) – 6% False Information to Public Officers (2) – 1%

Conversion by Trustees (10) – 6% Attempting to Obtain by False Pretense (1) – 1%

Attempting to Prevent the Course of Justice (7) – 5% Embezzlement (1) – 1%

Official Corruption (6) – 4% Larceny by Servant (1) – 1%

A detailed table of FICAC cases brought before the courts is shown in Appendix 2.

STAFF DISCIPLINE

The standard of staff discipline is excellent considering that FICAC is a new organisation that was established without relevant policies, operating procedures, standard guidelines and other policies necessary to guide the conduct of staff and the organisation as a whole. Any organisation that is formed will need to build its structure, capability and sustainability plan to be able to achieve its mission.

In 2008 the essential policies such as the Commission Standing Orders and the Deputy Commissioner's Routine Orders were the guiding documents for discipline. In addition an electronic timer machine was also installed to monitor staff punctuality and attendance.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Information Technology Department (‘IT’), under the umbrella of the Investigations Department, is responsible for providing information technology support to FICAC.

The efficient support provided by IT has enabled the organisation to utilize its electronic equipment without interruption.

In 2008, the Department was heavily involved in the set-up of FICAC’s server and configuring internal email addresses. The Department also assisted Investigators in retrieving crucial evidence from computers seized during searches.

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Chapter 5

LEGAL

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LEGAL DEPARTMENT

2008 brought much challenges and change to the FICAC Legal Department. The year began with two Legal Officers. Legal Counsel Mr. Filimone Lacanivalu was assigned the rather difficult task of dealing with all land issues or complaints that were made to FICAC. Ms Sofia Shah, the Senior Legal Officer then, handled all other cases and was the sole litigating officer for FICAC.

As for the year ending 2008, the Legal Team comprised of the following:

Paul K. Madigan – Legal Consultant Filimone Lacanivalu – Legal Officer Henrietta A. Matakitoga – Paralegal Catherine Rodan – Legal Secretary

FUNCTIONS

The role of the Legal Consultant is to give legal advice to the Deputy Commissioner on areas of legal concern to FICAC, provide legal advice and analysis on cases referred to FICAC from other governmental departments and on complaints received from the Complaints Section. The Legal Consultant is also the principal litigation officer for FICAC.

The function of the Legal Officer, in this instance, is to advise and mitigate where possible land related complaints entailing corruptive practices. He is also required to litigate.

The function of the Paralegal is to provide legal opinions or analysis on, complaints or referred cases, delegated by the Legal Consultant or the Deputy Commissioner. These include legal research and drafting. Where necessary the Paralegal also makes court appearances.

The legal Secretary has a very important and sometimes daunting task. She keeps records of all cases undertaken by FICAC and ensures that files are constantly updated. She is the liaison officer between FICAC and the Court and other law firms. She ensures that all Court documents are filed

28 on time and drafts subpoenas ready for trials. Apart from her usual role she also works on assignments given by the Legal Consultant and Legal Officer.

The Legal Department is still evolving, and for now, we also manage and litigate cases in the Northern and Western Divisions.

Legal Officers are also assisting in preparation of information required by the United Nations for compliance with the Convention Against Corruption.

CASES

In relation to cases, we are proud to have taken a total of twenty-nine (29) cases to Court. Despite the challenges surrounding our legality as a prosecuting authority, we have secured one (1) conviction, as of December 2008 and have set trial dates for seventeen (17) more cases for 2009.

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Chapter 6

REGISTRY & CUSTOMER SERVICE

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REGISTRY & CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

The Registry & Customer Service Department is referred to as the first point of contact for receipt of complaints.

Whilst all complaints (in person) are channeled through the Customer Service Division, the Registry Division acts as a storage centre for documents seized from searches and other court documents and exhibits.

FUNCTIONS

Headed by an Investigator with a total of three (3) personnel, the Department comprises of two (2) divisions: a) CUSTOMER SERVICE - receive complaints from members of the public and assist in resolving the matter - follow-up complaints referred to external authorities

- prepare weekly report summaries

- create files for individual complaints - prepare case updates for the Deputy Commissioner

b) REGISTRY - sort and classify reports and complaints received - register investigation files - record and store seized documents - prepare court files - register court exhibits - record and store electronic equipment - assist Investigators during search and seizure - receive inward/outward correspondence - prepare reports and updates - supervise the Customer Service operations - set-up Customer Service and Registry for other FICAC Centers

- liaise with other Departments and Private Companies on records and complaints

COMPLAINTS FOR 2008

In 2008, there were 2,367 complaints received by the Department (via correspondence or in person), a slight increase over the previous year; of which half did not relate to corruption or bribery and were referred to the appropriate authority/ministry to address.

After an analysis or preliminary screening process of the complaints reported to FICAC, the results were classified as follows: a) Total number of reports received - 2367 9 reported in person (1,535) - 9 reported through correspondence (832) - b) Total number of cases registered for investigations - 205 c) Total cases referred to other authorities/ministries - 911 d) Total cases resolved by FICAC - 406 9 Trivial (150) - 9 Civil (256) - e) Total number of unresolved cases - 845

Note (reasons for unresolved cases): 1. Complainant decided to withdraw his case 2. Many complainants were anonymous and had no contact details.

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17%

Total number of unresolved cases (845) – 36% Total cases referred to other authorities/ministries (911) – 38% Total number of cases registered for investigations (205) – 9% Total cases resolved by FICAC (406) – 17%

Chapter 7

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/EDUCATION & TRAINING

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS/EDUCATION & TRAINING DEPARTMENT

The Department commenced its operations with only one (1) personnel handling media, education and training. With the increase in demand to provide anti-corruption training and presentations at schools and public service levels, a Public Affairs Officer was employed to take over the responsibilities of all media matters.

FUNCTIONS

With the inclusion of the Public Affairs Officer, the Department, headed by the Education & Training Officer, now comprises of two (2) divisions: a) Education & Training - responsible for carrying out training and presentations for schools, public service and general public on FICAC’s function, its Promulgations and educating the public on the effects of corruption

- assist in complying with articles of the UN Convention Against Corruption

- responsible for arranging in-house and external training for FICAC Officers b) Public Affairs - attend to all media queries and press releases

- create brochures and pamphlets on the functions of FICAC and general information on corruption

- proactively promoting awareness of corruption and bribery prevention

The Public Affairs and Education & Training Department had a busy year with school visitations, public service training and media queries.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2008

Highlights of the Department’s activities for 2008 include:

OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES

1. Auckland University – The Librarian for Auckland University, Ms Helen visited FICAC to collect information on the organisation and cases it had taken to Court.

2. University of Canterbury – Mr. David Lyttle, a Masters student at the National Centre for Research on Europe at the University of Canterbury paid a visit to FICAC in July as part of his research on ‘Developmental Aid in Fiji’,

EDUCATION & TRAINING PRESENTATIONS

1. Secondary Schools – Education and Training commenced its operations of Secondary Schools with its target groups being Forms 6 and 7 students.

The presentation consisted of a 45 minute PowerPoint presentation which focused on Corruption – its causes, effects, attitudes that promote it and how to safeguard oneself from such evil practice. A brief overview on FICAC and the important role that it plays in the community was also provided. As part of the advertisement/promotion to curb corruption, stickers were also handed out to students after the presentations.

Feedback received from the schools was encouraging with recommendations made to have teachers and staff included in future visits.

The schools visited in 2008 were:

Central Division Nasinu Muslim College, Cathedral Secondary, Dudley High, Gospel High, Saraswati College, Ballantine Memorial and Nabua Secondary

Northern Division Naleba College, All Saints Secondary, Batinikama Junior Secondary, Bulileka Secondary, Holy Family Secondary, Labasa College and Labasa Arya Secondary

FICAC education awareness presentation at Labasa College and Holy Family Secondary

2. Public Service – In accordance with the Public Service Commission's directive to have all Government Workshops include a session on anti-corruption, the Education & Training Officer, accompanied by FICAC Legal Officer, presented at the following workshops:

Central Division 15 August - Organisational Risk & Crisis Management 19 August - Disciplinary Procedures & Ethics 22 August - Employee Relations 14-15 November - Employee Relations

Western Division 5 September - Disciplinary Procedures & Ethics, Lautoka

26 September - Personal Development & Basic Management, Rakiraki

Northern Division - Organisational Crisis and Risk Management, Savusavu - Personal Development and Basic Management, Labasa 1-2 December - Organisational Crisis & Risk Management, Labasa

IN-HOUSE TRAINING

1. FICAC Training for Investigators – In 2008, a former Chief Investigator with the Hong Kong ICAC, Mr. Albert Lau conducted a week-long training for the FICAC Investigators. The training consisted of investigation techniques and understanding the functions and powers of FICAC under the FICAC Promulgation and POBP.

Unfortunately, the second phase of training was suspended due to budget constraints.

2. Customer Service Training – FICAC through the assistance of the Public Service Commission engaged Mr. Naibuka Seruvatu, to conduct a two (2) hour training session in the office.

The training was attended by ten (10) of FICAC's frontline Officers from all departments.

WORKSHOPS/TRAINING ATTENDED

1. Training of Trainers Workshop – Nominated by the Public Service Commission, the Education & Training Officer attended the Training of Trainers Workshop.

The workshop organised by TPAF was held from 24 – 28 November at the TPAF centre in Makoi, Nasinu. The workshop is a requirement for all trainers who train public servants to have this accreditation. The workshop consisted of different methods of training, different learning styles of participants and how to be an effective trainer.

2. Competency Based Training – Nominated again by the Public Service Commission, the Education & Training Officer attended the Competency Based Training Workshop.

The Workshop run by Infoshield Australia was facilitated by Ms Margaret Darveneza. The workshop focused at length on Adult Learners and provided a lot of interaction between the Facilitator and participants.

At the Organisational Risk & Ż Crisis Management Workshop, Savusavu

FICAC Education & Training Officer pictured with Facilitator (Ms Ź Margaret Darveneza) and participants at the Competency Based Training, Suva

MEETINGS ATTENDED

1. Transparency International – A meeting arranged by Transparency International Fiji was attended by the Education & Training Officer and other representatives from the Fiji Police Force, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth, Ministry of Local Government, Methodist Church of Fiji, Public Service Commission and Ministry of Indigenous Affairs.

The theme of the meeting was ‘Say NO to Corruption & Say YES to Integrity’ with stakeholders invited to provide a brief overview on how their department/organisation faired in terms of promoting ethics, integrity, accountability and transparency.

2. Mr. Apisaloma Tudreu, Transparency International, Fiji – The Education & Training Officer met with Mr. Tudreu of Transparency International Fiji to discuss ways in which they could assist FICAC with materials and ideas to make our awareness sessions in schools much more effective.

3. Meeting with Ministry of Education – Following a meeting with the Assistant Training Officer of the Ministry of Education – Mr. Peni Naupoto provided methods used by the Ministry to promote ethics and integrity learning in schools. A few samples – picture cards, emotive cards, snakes and ladder games, various units in the learning curricula of classes 3 – 6 were shown with the exchange of ideas.

The meeting resulted with FICAC to confirm which theme in the education curricula would the basic concept of corruption be integrated into. In the meantime, work on a snakes and ladders game is currently being developed for the younger generation by the Education & Training Officer.

4. NGO Representative, Mr Barry Lalley – Accompanying the Deputy Commissioner, FICAC met with NGO representative, Mr Barry Lalley from Papua New Guinea. Mr. Lalley enquired on the operations, methods of preventative measures that FICAC uses, the different departments and their roles and prosecutorial powers of FICAC and the outreach programme for communities.

Mr. Lalley expressed delight with the information provided and sought Deputy Commissioner’s approval to have staff from their NGO interact with FICAC to learn first hand the organisation’s current operations and past experiences.

Mr. Lalley also highlighted plans to set up an anti corruption commission in Papua New Guinea and sought further approval to use FICAC as a model. A request to have the Education & Training Officer visit Papua New Guinea and talk to Trainers and Educators about the outreach methods used by FICAC was also discussed.

5. Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces – Deputy Commissioner and Planning & Development Officer, FICAC met with Messrs. Philipp Fluri and Eden Cole of the DCAF and Alejandro Alvarez of UNDP.

The focus of the meeting was the role that FICAC played in situations of conflict and crisis prevention and the sort of cases FICAC managed that would give rise to conflicts.

PRESS RELEASES AND PUBLICATIONS

1. MAI Life Article – MAI Life magazine published an article on FICAC’s investigation into the water supply saga and the increasing rate of corruption within the Water Supply Departments.

The publication highlighted cases of corruption investigated by FICAC.

2. Promotional Materials – FICAC was grateful to have received promotional materials from Ms. Melitta Borovansky of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Vienna, Austria. The materials included posters, mini calendars and brochures which would assist in the awareness training in schools and public service.

3. Anti-Corruption Day – To commemorate Anti-Corruption Day, the Department released a lift out in the Fiji Times. The lift out covered a wide range of information ranging from the role of FICAC, its functions, number of cases brought before the Courts, summary of Offences against individuals, to FICAC’s involvement in the implementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption in Fiji.

Chapter 8

FINANCE

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

In accordance with Section 4 of the FICAC Promulgation, FICAC makes its budget submission (following consultation with the Attorney-General) to Government for all its operational and specific needs.

The budget submission is based on FICAC’s assessment of its needs in order to effectively carry out its functions.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008

NOTE: 01 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous year and all amounts are stated in Fijian currency. a) Basis of Accounting

i. the financial statements prepared are in accordance with the relevant financial Regulations b) Motor Vehicles and Equipment

Motor vehicles and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives using the following percentage:

Furniture, Fixtures and fittings - 12% Plant and equipment - 12% Library books - Replacement Value Computers - 24% Communication/ Surveillance Equipment - 18%

Motor vehicles - 18%

NOTE: 02 GOVERNMENT GRANT

On 1 April 2008, FICAC entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Finance to receive funds via Grant amounting to $3,000,000.00 for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008.

The Grant was used for the following:

x wages, salaries and allowances of all employees of FICAC; x cater for operational costs; x cater for repairs and maintenance and other miscellaneous costs for FICAC; and x consultancy and legal fees

NOTE: 03 UNUTILISED FUNDS

In 2008 a total of $2,765,393.07 was utilised and the balance of $234,606.93 brought forward to 2009 to cater for personnel emoluments and creditors payments.

NOTE: 04 LEASING OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Short-term lease was considered a viable option as oppose to out right purchase of six (6) new photocopiers. The lease included general servicing and free replacement of cartridges and toners. This option is considered one of the best in terms of less expenditure.

NOTE: 05 FURNITURE AND FITTINGS

Tables, chairs, cabinets and other pertinent items were bought to furnish FICAC’s Regional offices due to recruitment of new investigators and support staff.

NOTE: 06 SIGNAGE

Signage for the Regional Offices amounted to $3,900.00.

NOTE: 07 OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES

Fax machines, printers and other equipment were purchased by the organization to cater for volume of work.

NOTE: 08 UPGRADING SOFTWARE

An advanced version of Paymaker (Payroll Software) was installed by Standss South Pacific to enhance the processing of personnel expenses. MYOB was also installed for accounting and reporting purposes.

NOTE: 09 PURCHASE OF VEHICLES

Vehicles were bought from Carpenters Motors amounting to $76,000.00 for Suva office to provide transportation and to maintain daily operations of FICAC.

NOTE: 10 TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE

As of 1 April 2008 FICAC became a self accounting unit with all its accounts and daily financial operations transferred from the Attorney-General’s Accounts Department.

NOTE: 11 CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Given the nature of work at FICAC, Legal Consultants specialising in corruption and bribery were obtained from overseas, particularly from Hong Kong and New Zealand. In 2008 consultancy fees paid out was approximately $519,259.05.

A detailed spreadsheet of FICAC’s expenses for 2008 is shown as Appendix 3.

46 Appendices Appendix 1

Organisation Structure

Appendix 1 Registry & Customer Service Human Resources Administration ffairs Administration Public A Finance Deputy Commissioner Deputy His Excellency, the President His Excellency, Planning & Development Organisation Structure Legal Technology Information Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Fiji Independent Commission DivisionDivision NorthernNorthern Investigations CentralCentral DivisionDivision

48 Appendix 2

FICAC Cases

Appendix 2 Remarks Remarks Suva Magistrate Court 24 Jan 08 Charged at the All appeared Suva Magistrates Court 08 06 Feb Charged Suva Magistrates Court 08 11 Feb Charged at the All appeared Labasa Magistrate Court. 08 15 Feb Charged Finau against Case FICAC on dropped by 30 June 2008 at Labasa MC

Offence Offence (Misuse of project funds allocated to Rt of project funds allocated (Misuse 2008 Abuse of Office - 1 Count & bills to Hotel Sick Leave at Tradewinds (Admitted FIT) be paid by ] [ Patel - 2 Counts Counts - 2 Abuse of Office ] [ Mau - 1 Count - 1 Count Extortion by Public Officers ] - 2 Counts [ Pratap Office - 1 Count Aiding & Abetting Abuse of Count - 1 Officers by Public Certificates False Contract & receiving bonus Peni Mau's (Renewal of payment) ] [ 44 Counts - 22 Counts False Pretences - 22 Counts Abuse of Office purchases) for private Visa Card (Use of Company & Finau ] - Baleitavea [ Joint Charge Counts by Public Official - 2 Fraud ] [ Rt Orisi Baleitavea Counts - 2 Abuse of Office ] [ Finau Matavesi Abuse of Office - 2 Counts ] Yee [ Robert by Public Official - 2 Fraud Aiding and Abetting Counts CASE REGISTER

Occupation Occupation Director Fiji Institute of Technology (FIT) Post Fiji Ltd Chairman Fiji Ltd Director Post Manager General Finance Post Fiji Ltd CEO Airports Fiji Ltd Officer Bua District Actg Asst Acct Comm Northern Office Labasa Businessman,

Accused Accused Kolinio Meo Mahendra Patel Finau Matavesi Tevita Peni Mau Sakeasi Tuisolia Sakeasi Tuisolia Dhirendra Pratap Robert Keith Yee Rt Orisi Baleitavea Rt Orisi

Suva Suva Suva Center Center Labasa Labasa

1 2 3 4 Ser

Appendix 2 Remarks Remarks Suva Magistrates Court March 08 31 Charged Suva Magistrates Court 08 25 Feb Charged Both appeared at Magistrates Labasa Court March 08 07 Charged Suva Magistrates Court

Offence Offence 2008 of a of Property with Administration Charged Officer Special Character or with Special Duties - 1 Count Abuse of Office - 3 Counts ) and benefits to Q-Ten Investments (FHL- gains Forgery - 1 Count Document Uttering a Forged - 1 Count of shares through (FHL- ratifying the allotment ) forged documents Abuse of Office - 2 Counts by Public Official - 1 Count Certificate False Fraud by Public Official - 1 Count Obtaining Money on Forged Aiding 7 Abetting Document - 1 Count Forgery of Document with Intent to Defraud - - 1 Count Uttering Forged Document - 1 Count Obtaining Money on Forged Document - 1 Count Farm Saroni works at road for documents (Forging Road - Vanua Levu) Luke School- money converted to cash) to cash) converted money Luke School- Abuse of Office - 1 Count to Defraud Conspiracy - 1 Count CASE REGISTER

Occupation Occupation Former Prime Minister Fijian Former CEO Ltd (FHL) but Holdings currently Croup FHL Director, Managing Former Divisional - Planning Officer Labasa Labasa Businessman, Fiji Ltd Director Post

Sitiveni Sharma Sharma Accused Accused Weleilakeba Weleilakeba Jai Surendra Jai Surendra Semi Matalau Tevita Peni Mau Laisenia Qarase

Suva Suva Suva Center Center Labasa

5 6 7 8 Ser

Appendix 2 Remarks Remarks Suva Magistrates Court Charged 8 April 08 at Suva Both appeared Court Magistrates May 08 Charged 07 Charged 4 April 08 Suva Magistrates Court April 08 Charged 11 Both appeared at Suva Court Magistrates April 08 Charged 30

Offence Offence 2008 Extortion - 1 Count of $5,400) reward (Accepting & F. Nemani] – Rokovunisei [ Joint Charge by Public Officers - 1 Count Fraud [O. Rokovunisei] Official Corruption - 2 Counts Extortion by Public Officers - 1 Count Abuse of Office - 1 Count [F. Nemani] Official Corruption - 2 Counts Extortion by Public Officers - 1 Count of Seiko Clock) purchase (Authorize Abuse of Office - 1 Count to Defraud Conspiracy - 1 Count Prouds Ltd) purchase of Seiko Clock from (Allowing Mau] – Kumar & Charge [Joint to Defraud Conspiracy – 1 Count [Kumar] Extortion – 1 Count [Mau] Abuse of Office – 1 Count ) Vinesh of $48,191.86 to Bonus payment (Allowing CASE REGISTER

Occupation Occupation Manager General Finance Post Fiji Ltd CEO Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) Deputy Gen Mngr FNPF

Post Fiji Ltd Chairman Marketing Gen Mngr Post &New Business, Fiji Ltd Fiji Ltd Director Post

Accused Accused Vinesh Kumar Vinesh Kumar Foana Nemani Foana Nemani Mahendra Patel Tevita Peni Mau Olota Rokovunisei Olota Rokovunisei

Suva Dhirendra Pratap Suva Dhirendra Suva Suva Center Center Suva

9 10 10 11 12 Ser

Appendix 2 Remarks Remarks Suva Magistrates Court May 08 Charged 13 Magistrate Rakiraki Court August 08 Charged 22 Suva Magistrates Court Sept 08 Charged 01 at the All appeared Labasa Magistrates Court Sep 08 15 Charged

Offence Offence 2008 Abuse of Office - 1 Count of Native Land alteration - Funds Mataqali (Extinct trust funds held in 2004 to invest Regulations by the Board) False Information to Public Servant - 1 Count to PSC for outfitting of quotation false (Providing premises) leased government Official Corruption - 10 Counts by corruptly obtaining benefits for himself (Obtaining of favour in his workers from benefits financial duties) overtime - 11 Counts Extortion by Public Officers Extortion by Public Officers - 5 Counts - 3 Counts Extortion by Public Officers dealings with rewards through TMO's for (Accepting of materials for the the suppliers for supply Dept) Water and Sewerage Abuse of Office - 1 Count $35,991.15 & of $33,333 for Benefits (Both asked respectively) CASE REGISTER

Occupation Occupation Former Prime Minister Former Cabinet Govt Minister SDL Senior Hydrologist Acting Supervisor Works Water Storeman Dept of & Sewerage Water Storeman Dept of & Sewerage Water

Accused Accused Veer Singh Faga Finiasi Faga Finiasi Mahabir Singh Mahabir Laisenia Qarase George Shiu Raj Raj George Shiu Shiu Kumar Naidu Shiu Kumar

Center Center Suva Rakiraki Suva Labasa

13 13 14 15 16 Ser

Appendix 2 Remarks Remarks Suva Magistrate Court Oct 08 Charged 29 Labasa Magistrate Court Sep 08 16 Charged Suva Magistrate Court Oct 08 Charged 21 Suva Magistrate Court Oct 08 Charged 24 Labasa Magistrate Court Nov 08 Charged 10 $5,400 to Dhirendra

Offence Offence 2008 Extortion by Public Officers - 8 Counts Count - 1 Abuse of Office CEO the payout of $177,000 to former (Authorized without Board approval or Higher FPCL Hazelman Salary's Commission) - 10 Counts Embezzlement from possession into his taken money (Embezzling Outlet by virtue Fish Wainikoro of fish at the the sale Co-operative Assistant as of his employment Officer) Count - 1 Abuse of Office of (He approved a payment authority of Higher Post Fiji, without Pratap ,GM and or the Board of Post Fiji Salaries Commission Ltd. This case is connected to serial 9) Secretary the position of Permanent (While holding for Infrastructure & Public Utilities, he accepted while representing the value monetary rewards in Forum the Pacific Directors in Board of Fiji Govt as Line, NZ based) 2 Counts by Trustee - Conversion the derived from monies converted (Fraudulently not did He use. personal his for agency donor that he was a FICAC Officer as interest his declare

CASE REGISTER

Occupation Occupation Ports Fmr CEO Fiji Cooperation Ltd Co-operative Assistant Officer with Dept, Co-operative Labasa Fiji Ltd Director Post Fmr Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure & Public Utilities FICAC Officer

Accused Accused Peni Mau Tui Vunibola Tui Vunibola Anasa Vocea Anasa Vocea Sialeni Vuetaki Atonio Peni Vere

Center Center Labasa Suva Suva Suva Labasa

17 17 18 19 20 21 Ser

Appendix 2 Remarks Remarks Labasa Magistrate Court Nov 08 Charged 11 Labasa Magistrate Court 08 Dec 02 Charged Suva Magistrate Court 08 Dec 04 Charged Magistrate Nasinu Court 08 Dec 12 Charged

Offence Offence 2008 Counts - 5 Abuse of Office Sam logging company requests from (Approving to Govt and to delay royalty payments Civil Services he does not have the landowners. An authority the with rests only powers powers for. This Conservator of Forests) Counts - 7 Abuse of Office Extinct Mataqali Funds the transfer of (Authorizing prejudicial Institutions, an act to various Investment to the NLTB Act) Count (Joint Charge) - 1 Abuse of Office - 1 Count (Joint Charge) Embezzlement information misleading with cheque cash (Prepared President of the Kavugalei Youth Club and being Club and being the Kavugalei Youth of President FICAC from Officer terminated Club. of the trustee wef 10 Nov 08) Larceny by Servant - 6 Counts Fisheries to the Wainikoro belonging (Stole monies Co-operative) CASE REGISTER

Occupation Occupation Fmr Clerk of Wainikoro Fisheries Co-operative Forestry Divisional Officer Northern Fmr General Manager NLTB Town Mayor Nasinu Council Accountant NTC

& Accused Accused Labavuka Savenaca 18 months 11/12/08 to 11/12/08 to imprisonment imprisonment Sentenced on Noa Vakacegu Noa Vakacegu Kalivati Bakani Jaswant Kumar Kumar Jaswant Rajeshwar Kumar Rajeshwar

Center Center Labasa Suva Nasinu Labasa

22 22 23 23 24 25 Ser

Appendix 2 Remarks Remarks

Offence Offence heque leaf. Cheque was 2008 on cheque butt and c cashed with unknown identity) CASE REGISTER

Occupation Occupation

Accused Accused

Center Center

Ser

56 Appendix 3

Financial Statements

57 Appendix 3

Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption

Expenditures for the Year Ended 31st December 2008

Administration Expenses Budget Actual Variance

Personnel Emoluments (Refer to Note 11 ) Salaries 1,171,192.02 1,248,412.62 (77,220.60) Wages 95,777.77 122,496.28 (26,718.51) FNPF 104,688.76 111,850.92 (7,162.16) Benefits - Telephone 1,200.00 1,030.90 169.10 Benefits - Entertainment 1,000.00 509.36 490.64 Total Personnel Expenses $ 1,373,858.55 $ 1,484,300.08 $ (110,441.53)

Operating Expenses

Office Expenses Stationery 53,228.14 49,870.05 3,358.09 Note books,warrant cards & business cards 11,176.00 11,176.00 Leasing of Office Equipment (Refer to Note 4 ) 10,240.00 10,107.45 132.55 Office Renovation 25,000.00 40,361.14 (15,361.14) Rent - Office 12,700.00 7,800.00 4,900.00 Furniture and Fixtures (Refer to Note 5) 18,685.10 46,757.88 (28,072.78) Total Office Expenses $ 131,029.24 $ 154,896.52 $ (23,867.28)

Consultancy Fees (Refer to Note 12) Legal Fees - Local 1,665.00 73,944.46 (72,279.46) Legal Fees - Expatriate 659,645.28 445,314.59 214,330.69 Total Consultancy Fees $ 661,310.28 $ 519,259.05 $ 142,051.23

Staff Related Costs Overseas conference cost 7,000.00 8,686.51 (1,686.51) Staff Training 60,159.63 7,730.02 52,429.61 Staff Medical 5,000.00 5,035.01 (35.01) Meal Allowance 34,905.00 20,450.58 14,454.42 Total Staff Related Costs $ 107,064.63 $ 41,902.12 $ 65,162.51

Travelling & Accommodation Expenses Travelling Local 53,500.00 41,448.76 12,051.24 Accommodation-Local 33,720.51 40,946.45 (7,225.94) Staff Travel (Overseas) 57,500.00 46,290.21 11,209.79 Accommodation & Meals - Expatriate 77,199.00 48,834.13 28,364.87 Total Travelling Expenses $ 221,919.51 $ 177,519.55 $ 44,399.96

Water,Electricity & Communication Expenses Telephone 28,000.00 21,505.56 6,494.44 Vodafone 25,200.00 10,681.68 14,518.32 Internet Charges 7,513.00 3,610.31 3,902.69 Internet Connection 17,775.00 17,775.00 Electricity 34,800.00 36,595.46 (1,795.46) Water (Bills & Aqua safe) 10,680.00 4,928.31 5,751.69 Total Communications Exenses $ 123,968.00 $ 77,321.32 $ 46,646.68 58 Vehicle and Maintenance Expense Repair and Maintenance 16,000.00 12,861.86 3,138.14 Servicing 30,000.00 3,051.16 26,948.84 Fuel And Oil 34,420.00 31,987.29 2,432.71 Total Vehicle and Maintenance Expenses $ 80,420.00 $ 47,900.31 $ 32,519.69

Incidental Expenses Witness and suspects 13,045.00 504.79 12,540.21 Bank Charges 1,200.00 1,333.16 (133.16) Subsistence Allowance 16,500.00 30.00 16,470.00 Accountable Advance 4,437.40 (4,437.40) Cleaning supplies and services 2,250.00 4,837.96 (2,587.96) Postages 1,743.00 1,871.89 (128.89) Courier 1,610.77 1,214.24 396.53 OHS - General 5,500.00 152.00 5,348.00 Total Incidental Expense $ 41,848.77 $ 14,381.44 $ 27,467.33

Advertisement Expenses Printing 13,850.00 3,335.56 10,514.44 Advertising - Print 29,450.00 30,157.85 (707.85) Advertising - TV 37,520.00 8,724.67 28,795.33 Total Advertisement Expenses $ 80,820.00 $ 42,218.08 $ 38,601.92

Total Operating Expenses $ 1,448,380.43 $ 1,075,398.39 $ 372,982.04

Capital Expenditure Signage (Refer to Note 6) 3,900.00 (3,900.00) Data Screen 1,890.00 1,890.00 Office Equipment & machines (Refer to Note 7) 69,752.63 148,466.32 (78,713.69) Upgrading software (Refer to Note 8 ) 7,863.39 9,850.19 (1,986.80) Computer software (Refer to Note 9 ) 78,645.00 7,464.00 71,181.00 Vehicle Cost (Refer to Note 10 ) 8,600.00 31,111.11 (22,511.11) Books And Periodicals 11,010.00 5,002.98 6,007.02 Total Capital Expenditure $ 177,761.02 $ 205,794.60 $ (28,033.58)

Total Expenditure $ 3,000,000.00 $ 2,765,493.07 $ 234,506.93

59 8 0 0 2 r e b m 49% e c Expenses e $1,484,300.08 Administration Administration D t s 1 3 d 8% e d n 36% $234,506.93 E r Expense Expense Un-utilised Fund Un-utilised a Operating e $1,075,398.39 Y e h t r o f 7% e r u t i $205,794.60 d n e Capital Expenditures Expenditures Capital p x E

.62 31,648.01 8,571.62 41,448.76 4,437.40 122,496.28 40,946.45 $ - $ 30.00 74.15 $ 31,987.29 72.90 $ 154.30 $ 1,365.56 $ 1,068.09 $ 315.29 $ 11,622.78 ust September December October November Total ust g 688.96 813.04 770.08 5,105.12 746.64 $ 12,350.64 - - 852.00 2,626.55 958.85 $ 6,891.52 11,209.92 7,917.28 4,393.92 8,926.72 $ 99,500.28 - - - 30.00 - - Au y 3,337.54 $ 2,576.15 $ 4,678.53 $ 3,092.58 $ 12,310.28 $ 5,578.83 $ 40,264.95 5,515.57 2,336.98 5,531.14 572.75 9,543.79 2,105.25 $ 9,489.41 8,983.83 10,516.77 10,231.29 9,069.05 10,108.21 $ 1,644.00 1,245.00 600.00 4,508.10 560.90 216.00 90.00 $ 20,450.58 June Jul June y - - - - - 8,330.70 14,813.38 1,816.73 6,687.20 $ - - - - - 70.00 315.28 24.08 100.00 509.36 $ - 2,043.67 1,406.85 1,265.81 (50.00) 2,393.08 (41.84) 2,085.67 1,578.44 $ 10,681.68 ------1,998.22 4,773.70 - 596.14 - 1,203.56 - - $ $ 723,812.18 $ 30,000.00 $ 954,417.98 $ 850,415.04 $ 3,281.00 $ 2,561,926.20 202.81 89.95 88.30 124.10 80.52 91.59 104.22 52.90 - $ 1,030.90 951.20 781.84 934.88 756.48 966.08 1,697.28 1,515.49 1,756.17 2,048.37 1,952.12 2,165.02 6,488.73 2,387.96 $ 21,505.56 244.44 - 288.89 315.56 577.78 333.33 87.40 1,109.33 653.58 $ 3,610.31 27,148.04 - - 4,875.77 9,716.53 4,738.49 - 196.00 2,159.30 $ 48,834.13 1,121.52 1,121.52 - - - 10.00 1,240.00 - 31,908.31 $ 35,401.35 1,885.91 3,817.99 2,895.15 1,555.03 4,856.88 1,189.95 4,893.76 11,046.35 5,952.82 2,368.25 $ Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st December 2008 March April Ma FIJI INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION y $ 147.05 $ 206.84 $ 70.92 $ 2,264.76 $ 4,912.44 $ 244.63 $ 8 528.34 147.05 206.84 70.92 266.54 138.74 244.63 276.76 154.30 162.00 1,068.09 315.29 3,051.16 $ 10,280.43 14,513.84 11,036.88 7,924.48 8,504.89 7,900.40 6,927.41 3,082.00 1,978.68 3,303.99 48.89 Februar y Januar $ - $ 528.34 $ - $ 1,210.52 $ 3,740.95 $ 3,211.23 $ $ 5,964.67 $ 8,016.49 $ 5,822.91 $ 35,311.51 $ 8,496.84 $ 3,247.92 $ 16,493.22 13,843.46 $ $ 28,002.19 $ 26,993.38 $ 17,725.34 $ 13,410.00 $ 183,327.93 $ 1,405.33 $ 3,302.98 $ 2,110.93 $ 2,571.92 $ 3,863.84 $ 702.04 $ 3,494.14 $ 2,936.16 $ 2,593.43 $ 5,304.41 $ 3,521.00 $ 35,582.46 $ 67,388.64 100.15 96.36 802.40 986.67 $ 6,616.54 $ 9,270.49 $ 14,057.38 $ 13,290.99 $ 11,115.50 $ 13,217.14 $ 10,245.89 9,672.79 $ $ 11,329.81 $ 11,001.37 $ 14,174.17 $ 10,854.85 $ 134,846.92 1,405.33 3,302.98 2,110.93 1,450.40 2,742.32 702.04 3,494.14 2,936.16 2,583.43 4,064.41 3,521.00 3,6 77,423.03 76,499.48 60,057.62 139,367.95 101,571.50 106,134.11 100,195.28 99,267.79 153,579.62 104,003.98 114,367.10 115,945.16 $ 1,248,412 $ 5,964.67 $ 8,544.83 $ 5,822.91 $ 36,522.03 $ 12,237.79 $ 6,459.15 $ 19,830.76 $ 16,419.61 $ 44,041.92 $ 30,085.96 $ 30,035.62 $ 22,269.83 $ 238,235.08 5,814.14 9,270.49 14,057.38 12,339.79 10,333.66 12,282.26 $ 1,405.33 $ 3,450.03 $ 2,317.77 $ 2,642.84 $ 6,128.60 $ 5,614.48 $ 3,738.77 $ 3,809.06 $ 2,747.73 $ 6,669.97 $ 4,589.09 $ 35,897.75 $ 79,011.42 4,978.00 1,089.08 855.00 2,366.80 2,297.70 $ 77,523.18 $ 86,876.27 $ 74,571.46 $ 150,607.64 $ 109,585.93 $ 114,727.30 $ 108,219.78 $ 106,239.83 $ 164,951.13 $ 112,340.76 $ 118,838.00 $ 124,871.88 $ 1,349,453.16 f Income SEG 3- Travel & Communication SEG 2 - Unestablished Staff Accommodation & Meals - Expatriate SEG 4- Mainte & Operations SEG1 - Established Staf Travelling Expenses Operations Communications Expenses Maintenance Total Communications Exp Total Travelling Expenses Total Operations Total Maintenance Standard Expenditure Groups Total SEG1 - Established Staff Total Income

Total SEG 2 - Unestablished Staff Total SEG 4- Mainte & Operations Total SEG 3- Travel & Communication 6-1101 Salaries 6-1104 Benefit - Telephone 6-1102 FNPF 4-1000 Received RIE from MoF 723,812.18 30,000.00 954,417.98 839,053.84 $ 2,547,284.00 6-3001 6-3002 Travelling Local 6-2101 FNPF 6-3003 Accommodation-Local 6-3004 Staff Travel (Overseas) 6-3008 6-1105 Benefit - Entertainment 6-2100 Wages 6-3019 Vodafone 6-3020 Internet 6-3009 Meal Allowance 6-3011 Accountable Advance 6-4051 Vehicles Expenses 6-4052 Fuel And Oil 6-3016 6-3018 Telephone 6-4001 6-4002 Repair and Maintenance 6-4003 Servicing 6-3010 Subsistence Allowance

00 45 4,928.31 148,466.32 7,464.00 $ 234,506.93 $ 3,000,000.00 6.89 $ 49,870.05 - $ 73,944.46 6,078.22 $ 46,757.88 35,000.00 ,180.00 28,413.48 $ 40,361.14 - - 3,800.00 4,000.00 $ 7,800.00 - - 3,900.00 - $ 3,900.00 - - - 4,264.00 - $ - - - - - 1,591.77 7,632.27 509.00 - 1,549.04 4,528.53 30,157.85 $ 8 18,033.11 18,011.55 10,104.00 17,838.22 5,760.71 8,717.24 $ 85.00 - - - - 1 - 565.33 - - 417.78 1,152.00 1,515.36 - 933.34 $ 4,837.96 - 1,280.00 - 1,356.44 2,671.01 1,600.00 - 1,600.00 1,600.00 $ 10,107. - - - - - 7,779.11 3,991.50 (3,084.10) - 8,686.51 $ - 3,200.00 ------152.00 ------$ 152. - - - - - 45.46 41.62 1,559.47 73.34 - 7.10 - - 144.90 $ 1,871.89 187.80 115.10 185.41 109.21 114.50 253.70 210.54 96.90 60.00 $ 1,333.16 26.67 879.11 164.44 29.33 - 25.00 - 63.02 26.67 $ 1,214.24 391.11 - - 2,555.55 2,697.78 1,641.14 - 444.44 - $ 7,730.02 299.00 4,219.45 15.50 - - 167.06 - 250.00 84.00 $ 5,035.01 8,724.67 ------$ 8,724.67 89,876.22 7,106.67 54,898.90 - 122,760.46 49,277.36 55,844.98 21,000.00 44,550.00 $ 445,314.59 90.22 267.71 222.22 9.46 1,244.44 1,464.69 2.50 - - 901.74 $ 5,002.98 666.67 2,115.56 - 43.56 - 53.33 - - 356.00 100.44 3,335.56 $ 11.56 - 62.30 - - 133.33 75.90 86.00 93.50 42.20 $ 504.79 8,210.67 8,171.68 - 609.78 1,263.60 16,130.60 5,333.33 - 913.78 10,666.66 - - 16,152.71 17,706.67 18,262.22 10,864.7 48,944.46 - 25,000.00 - 219.47 3,195.92 560.00 674.90 80.00 120.00 166.40 1,609.73 923.70 1,664.86 635.21 9,850.19 $ 4,789.47 5,131.65 1,526.52 1,607.47 1,292.13 800.00 131.20 353.07 638.90 1,150.64 - 306.13 1,264.99 301.60 - 781.78 - $ 46.22 16.00 $ 9,455.91 $ 12,001.87 $ 100,776.90 $ 154,155.58 $ 68,447.85 $ 72,476.29 $ 30,399.43 $ 179,361.92 $ 85,831.88 $ 86,009.46 $ 59,681.65 $ 140,347.75 $ 963,946.49 $ 100,965.63 $ 120,143.49 $ 197,546.42 $ 357,219.08 $ 207,515.67 $ 212,494.36 $ 172,434.63 $ 315,503.21 $ 308,902.47 $ 246,107.52 $ 227,318.53 $ 334,242.06 $ 2,765,493.07 Ununtilized Fund b/f 2009 Approved Grant by the Ministry of Finance SEG 5 - Adminstrative Expenses Water Expenses(Bills & Aqua water) Total Expenditure Total SEG 5 - Adminstrative Expense 6-5006 Stationery 6-5007 Printing 6-5008 Books And Periodicals 6-5009 Cleaning supplies and services6-5010 Postages 242.20 11.95 1,205.18 3,066.56 7,706.38 16,416.42 426.67 30.51 1,171.56 3,065.96 2,806.62 1,922.93 11,394.37 65 6-5001 Bank Charges 6-5004 Electricity 6-5005 3,561.35 7,201.19 3,482.15 2,637.35 2,544.95 2,777.27 3,186.73 3,676.23 3,653.35 3,874.89 $ 36,595.46 6-5011 Couriers 6-5012 Advertising - Print 6-5018 Overseas conference cost 6-5019 Staff Training 6-5020 Leasing of Office Equipment 6-5013 Advertising - TV 6-5017 Office Expenses 6-5016 Rent, Office 6-5021 Witness and suspects 6-5022 OHS - General 6-5035 Legal Fees - Local 6-5036 Legal Fees - Expatriate 6-5037 Office Renovation 6-5038 Signage 6-5023 Staff General 6-5028 Office Equipment & machines6-5027 Furnitures and Fixtures 7,015.11 6-5029 Computer software 6-5046 Vehicle at cost

62 Expenses g SEG 1 1 -SEG Staff Established SEG 2 - Unestablishedstaff SEG 3 - Travel and CommunicationExpenses SEG4 - Vehicleand Maintenance Expenses SEG 5 - Administrativeand Operatin Unutilized Fund 45% Staff, $1,349,353.16 $1,349,353.16 Staff, SEG 1 - 1 SEG Established 4% staff, $134,846.92 $134,846.92 staff, SEG 2 - 2 SEG Unestablished Financial Statement As At 2008 31st December At As Statement Financial 8% $234,606.93 $234,606.93 Unutilized Fund Unutilized 8% Communication Communication 3% SEG 3 - Travel and Expenses, $238,235.08 $238,235.08 Expenses, $79,011.42 $79,011.42 SEG 4 -SEG and Vehicle Maintenance Expenses Maintenance 32% $963,946.49 $963,946.49 Operating Expenses Operating SEG 5 -SEG Administrativeand

63 64 5,065.25 9,346.51 1,000.00 85,427.77 33,720.51 77,199.00 34,905.00 99,623.51 53,500.00 57,500.00 138,720.51 1,161,845.51 $ $ $

$ 1,273,015.53 $ 395,545.02 $ 100,843.02 1,200.00 20,761.92 1,420.95 3,000.00 7,500.00 16,699.00 7,500.00 250.00 27,044.62 9,000.00 37,500.00 18,720.51 340,557.69 - - 7,500.00 9,000.00 18,720.51 15,505.00 $ 371,152.31 $ 96,919.51 $ 22,182.87 300.00 10,350.00

16,500.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 7,500.00 10,500.00 $ 50,725.51 $ 328,706.16 $ 26,532.87 300.00 17,761.92 1,420.95

250.00 23,852.31

298,153.85 2,500.00 6,900.00 11,000.00 50,000.00 29,500.00 120,000.00 219,900.00 $ 28,000.00

299,153.85 17,761.92

23,932.31 $ 323,636.16

1,420.95 $ 19,182.87 300.00 250.00 6,150.00 QUARTERLY BUDGET 2008 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total 7,350.00 FIJI INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION Total SEG 2 - Unestablished Staff 32,944.41 Total SEG1 - Established Staff 249,520.90 OvertimeSEG 3- Travel & Communication 3,000.00 FNPF 802.40 SEG 2 - Unestablished Staff Wages 29,142.01 Benefits - Telephone Benefits - Entertainment 300.00 250.00 Staff Travel (Overseas) Meal Allowance Overtime 196.51 Accommodation-Local Travel Expartriates Accommodation & Meals - Expatriate FNPF 24,794.27 Travelling Local Standard Expenditure Groups SEG1 - Established Staff Salaries 223,980.12 Travelling Expenses Total Travelling Exp Subsistence Allowance 16,500.00

65 7,513.00 4,500.00 1,200.00 8,600.00 52,475.44 25,200.00 34,800.00 10,680.00 13,850.00 28,000.00 34,420.00 30,000.00 16,000.00 89,020.00 43,020.00 472,758.02 $ $ $

24,100.00 117,307.51 $ 77,213.00 $

$ 46,000.00 2,388.00 16,228.14 7,500.00 8,700.00 3,000.00 13,250.00 1,500.00 600.00 10,500.00 7,600.00 10,500.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 600.00 9,000.00 3,600.00 1,500.00 10,500.00 35,100.00 86,850.51 $ 20,388.00 $ 18,100.00 $ 6,000.00

3,600.00 7,000.00 16,000.00 12,000.00 38,475.00 $ 36,125.00 $ 11,100.00 $ 24,000.00 1,625.00

10,500.00

7,500.00 11,100.00 6,000.00 480.00 600.00 5,000.00 7,820.00 11,247.30 10,225.00 15,000.00 22,820.00 230,125.00 $ 10,475.00 1,875.00 3,600.00 5,000.00 $ $ 6,000.00 1,000.00

6,000.00 1,000.00 18,000.00 Expenses Expenses Total SEG 3- Travel & Communication Total SEG 4- Maintenance & Operations Printing Internet Charges 1,625.00 Electricity 3,600.00 Water Expenses (Bills & Aqua water) Stationery SEG 5 - Adminstrative Expenses Bank Charges Miscellaneous 1,500.00 SEG 4- Maintenance & Operations Vodafone 3,600.00 Fuel And Oil 6,820.00 Accountable Advance Telephone 5,000.00 Repair and Maintenance Vehicles 1,000.00 Communications Expense Total Communications Exp Maintenance ServicingTotal Maintenance Operations Total Operations 10,000.00

66 1,665.00 1,743.00 1,610.77 1,890.00 2,250.00 5,000.00 5,500.00 3,363.39 5,000.00 17,775.00 25,000.00 29,450.00 11,010.00 78,645.00 69,685.33 18,685.10 32,520.00 11,176.00 12,700.00 67,979.63 10,240.00 13,045.00 520,924.77 1,064,363.43 3,000,000.00 $ $

2,500.00 304,311.15 839,053.84 $ $

156,648.29 13,000.00 1,960.00 11,882.95 9,291.00 12,520.00 200.00 360.77 1,100.00 350.00 2,500.00 8,000.00 30,900.00 5,920.00 3,900.00 900.00 826.00 4,320.00 1,890.00 1,065.00 9,000.00 8,200.00 1,349.55 7,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 9,000.00 1,500.00 17,775.00 29,079.63 18,645.00

179,776.48 798,110.30 320,920.76 $ $

- 293.00 7,500.00 76,500.00 10,550.00 32,452.83 10,000.00 170,395.83 558,689.86 $ $

1,394.10

145.00 600.00 250.00 250.00 850.00 5,000.00 8,000.00 9,900.00 5,000.00 4,700.00 3,363.39 1,000.00 1,500.00 8,000.00 24,000.00 12,000.00 50,000.00 108,000.00 804,146.00 $ $

Note books,warrant cards & business 10,000.00 Total Expenses Internet Connection Legal Fees - Expatriate Office Renovation Signage Total SEG 5 - Adminstrative Expenses 268,735.69 Advertising - TV Books And Periodicals Data Screen System Server Setup Furnitures and Fixtures Computer software Couriers 250.00 Advertising - Print Rent, Office Cleaning supplies and services Postages Office Equipment & machines Staff General Office Expenses Overseas conference cost Leasing of Office Equipment Witness and suspects OHS - General Staff Training

67 1st Quarter Budget1st 2nd Quarter Budget 3rd Quarter Budget 4th QuarterBudget 19% 27% $558,689.86 $804,146.00 2nd Quarter Quarter 2nd Budget 1st Quarter Quarter Budget 1st Quarterly Budgetfor FICAC 2008 27% 27% $798,110.30 $839,053.84 3rd Quarter Budget Quarter 3rd 4th Quarter 4th Quarter Budget