FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022 | INTEGRITY COMMISSION 2022 FEATURE 14 The Division’s core values include: Equality and Fairness- We conduct all investigations with equality and equity and with no regard for class, creed or affiliations. TeamworkWe value the strength of unity and collaboration Accountability and ProfessionalismWe seek to provide the highest level of service to Jamaica whilst remaining accountable for the performance of the investigative mandate of the Commission. RespectWe treat all colleagues, partners, stakeholders and subjects of our Investigations with respect and dignity, whilst valuing differences and opportunities and remaining committed to growth and development. Honesty and IntegrityWe adhere to the highest standards of ethical behaviour remaining cognizant that, with our enormous entrusted powers and responsibilities, our actions and motives must be above reproach. THE INVESTIGATION DIVISION Investigate acts of corruption; Investigate allegations of non-compliance with the provisions of the ICA; Monitor the award, implementation or termination of government contracts; Monitor the grant, issue, variation and suspension or revocation of prescribed license; and Where necessary, investigate the award, implementation or termination of government contracts and /or the grant, issue, variation and suspension or revocation of prescribed license. FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF INVESTIGATION (DI) Pursuant to Section 33 of the Integrity Commission Act (ICA), DI is mandated to: WHAT DOES MONITORING ENTAIL? The Division monitors on a sustained basis, government contracts and prescribed licences to ensure that they are compliant with the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ) Procurement Guidelines, legislation, and regulations and ultimately to ensure that the award/issuance and/or termination/suspension of contracts and prescribed licences are devoid of irregularities and improprieties. HOW IS THIS DONE? By virtue of the Commission’s Monitoring Framework, Accounting Officers of over 190 Public Bodies are required to submit: Quarterly Contracts Award Reports (QCAR) A statement that is prepared on a quarterly basis, that provides details of the solicitation process up to the point of contract award, for goods, works and services (including consultancy services and insurance placement) above $500K that are procured by Public Bodies. Annual Contracts Cost Overruns and Variations Reports (ACCOVR) A yearly report that is submitted by Public Bodies declaring all Cost Overruns, Variations and/or Any Other Price Adjustments incurred for all projects with values greater than $500K during the financial year. Prescribed Licences Information Database (PLID) A quarterly report which provides information pertaining to licences, certificates, quota, permits, concessions/authority /warrants, issued/granted/revoked/suspended by public bodies. This system is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of the financial year 2023/2024. Attendance at Tender Openings This involves the Commission’s representatives attending scheduled procedural tender opening ceremonies. Attendance at Site Visits/Inspections and Meetings This involves the Commission’s representatives attending upon projects sites to evaluate works being done and/or track the progress of works to determine whether they are compliant with terms and conditions and applicable legislation, regulations and policies. Conduct Verification Exercises An exercise which involves the Commission’s inspection of goods, works and services procured by public bodies to ensure that the quality and quantity are as per the terms and conditions of the agreement.
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