The Office of Audit and Oversight (AUO) investigates allegations of fraud and corruption in IFAD-financed activities, as well as allegations of staff misconduct within IFAD.

Concerns to report to AUO include:

• fraud and corruption by IFAD staff members and individuals or entities implementing the Fund’s activities or representing the Fund in any capacity
• suspected contract irregularities and violations of IFAD’s procurement guidelines
• bid manipulation, bid collusion, fraudulent bids
• kickbacks, bribes or gratuities for purposes such as influencing the awarding of contracts
• abuse of authority
• theft, embezzlement and misuse of funds and assets
• benefits and entitlement fraud
• violations of the IFAD code of conduct
• conflict of interest

IFAD staff members and non-staff members are required to notify AUO promptly of potential cases of fraud, corruption and misconduct.

AUO does not normally investigate allegations of harassment involving staff members. IFAD’s internal rules include procedures for reporting alleged harassment.