Acts of Founded Wrongdoing
Reference Number:
FW-2016-Q3-00001
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
File Identification Number:
PSDPA2016-17-007
File Identification Date:
Oct 5, 2016
Findings and Conclusions:
A gross mismanagement in the public sector;
A serious breach of a code of conduct established under section 5 or 6
A serious breach of a code of conduct established under section 5 or 6
Case Description:
On October 5, 2016, the Senior Officer for Internal Disclosure received a disclosure against a Director and Deputy Director alleging nepotism, staffing irregularities, preferential treatment in hiring, time theft, excessive overtime, and mismanagement of office supplies. As a result of the investigation, allegations regarding nepotism, staffing, and hiring were determined to be founded, whereas there was not sufficient evidence to make a determination of wrongdoing for the remaining allegations.
Recommendations and Corrective Measures:
The Director retired during the investigation while administrative measures were taken against the Deputy Director. The department has also taken steps in order to restore the work environment following the investigation.