Probity Solutions is a division of Accounting and Auditing Solutions Pty Ltd that concentrates on the Probity advisory and audit side of the business. Bob Fleming is an Accredited Probity Professional and brings vast experience to this field having carried out a large number of varied probity roles for State Government, Local Government and Private Enterprise. Bob's experience includes procurement, tender preparation, financial management, negotiation and contract management as well as probity audit and advice.
Probity Advising is a process undertaken by an independent third party to ensure that tendering, negotiation and contract award processes are fair and equitable to all bidding parties. It is particularly applicable in Commonwealth, State and Local Government environment but is also very important in the private sector.
The terms Probity Auditor and Probity Adviser are generally used interchangeably however, there is a distinct difference between the two that should be clarified. A probity auditor’s role is more generally an ex post role, that audits the process by way of observing and reviewing after the process is completed. A Probity Adviser’s role is more generally an ex ante role, that is, pro-actively being involved prior to embarking on a strategies to overcome potential problems. The pro-active approach by the Probity Adviser should help to achieve best practice processes and outcomes.
The engagement of a Probity Adviser ensures that participants in a process are treated fairly, and officers and Ministers involved in the process are kept at arms length and protected from potential conflicts.
Probity, as a way of thinking, should become part of the workplace approach of managers, not a separate or special consideration.
Why probity auditing and advice?
Probity advice and auditing services typically:
- guide tender evaluation teams
- monitor activities and processes to ensure compliance with policy guidelines and the principles of natural justice
- ensure that no bias enters the process
- ensure that all aspects of the process are carried out fairly and honestly
- minimise and address industry concerns
- provide a conduit for resolution of issues
- attest to the agency, government, industry and the public that the process was carried out fairly and honestly
Why Probity Solutions?
Our approach is to be proactive - to try to prevent problems occurring. There is little benefit in producing an adverse audit report advising that problems have arisen.
In the event that problems do arise, we work with the evaluation team to resolve the issues rather than leaving the evaluation team to their own resources.
We operate according to the Principles of Conduct for Probity Service Providers - Procurement, and the Competency Standards for Accredited Probity Service Providers - Procurement, as issued by the Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia
Probity Solutions (a Division of Accounting and Auditing Solutions) is based in Brisbane and offers probity advice and audit services throughout Australia
Contact us to discuss your requirements
Phone 07 32681838
Fax 07 3268 1898
Mobile 0419 757775
Email Info@auditsol.com.au