Jun202024

The Agency organizes an online workshop on Internal Information Systems for the World Day of the Whistleblower

Valencia, June 20, 2024.- On June 23, the World Day of the Corruption Whistleblower was celebrated and for this reason the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency organized an online workshop on Wednesday, June 19.

The workshop focused on internal information systems and aimed to answer the doubts and questions that their implementation in bodies, institutions and public administrations has entailed.

The workshop was presented by Anselm Bodoque, acting director of the Agency, who gave way to the deputy director and legal affairs of the Agency, Teresa Clemente, who explained what the internal information systems consist of, the register of those responsible for internal information systems managed by the Agency and the assistance offered by the Agency to the bodies and entities that implement this system provided for in Law 2/2023, of 20 February, regulating the protection of persons who report regulatory breaches and the fight against corruption.

The workshop was attended by Delia Cuenca Antolín, deputy director of the General Inspectorate of Services of the Generalitat Valenciana and Carlos Miñana, coordinator of the Legal Area of the IIS La Fe (La Fe Health Research Institute) who explained their experience in the implementation of their internal information systems in their organizations.

Next, answers were given to the numerous questions posed by the people who registered for the workshop. With all the responses received, an article will be prepared and published on the Agency’s blog that will serve as a practical guide for all those in charge of the management of internal information systems.

 

Jun142024

The AVAF knows MoMoEU! of Transparency International: Civic Education for a new generation

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Madrid.- June 13, 2024

 

At Open Administration Week 2024 in Spain, the AVAF has had the opportunity to learn about the interactive materials and digital tools created within the framework of the MoMo EU Project! in which Transparency International Spain participates along with 7 other non-profit entities from all over Europe.


Pilar Moreno, training technician of the Agency, traveled to the Madrid headquarters of the Rey Juan Carlos University to participate in the presentation session aimed at people who work with young people, with the aim of involving the community and youth in the fight against corruption through the development of competencies and skills for civic surveillance.

 

The MoMo EU! project seeks to train youth to lead monitoring communities against corruption. The initiative arises from the lack of specific training alternatives in education for integrity and civic vigilance for people who work with young people, seeking to improve the quality of their work, knowledge and digital skills.

 

The interactive portal of MoMoEU! offers participatory materials and digital tools specifically designed for young people aged 15 to 25 from different national and social contexts. The aim is to empower young minds with an educational path to fight against unethical practices.

 

The presentation of the MoMoEU! Project It was led by Jesus Palomo, professor at the Rey Juan Carlos University, Juan Minguela Cabrera, psychologist, belonging to the CHANCE Network and Daiana Bouzo, head of Public Policies at Transparency International Spain.

 

Throughout the session, the interactive educational platform (Educational path) and the escape games based on ethical dilemmas contained in the tool were presented.

 

MoMoEU is a project funded by the European Union developed by a team of eight non-profit organizations, coming from six different countries, bringing together people of ten different nationalities. The project combines the experience of anti-corruption activists with the skills and methodologies of people who work with young people, educators and psychologists.

 

They are part of the MoMoEU! Project:


Libera. Associazioni, nomi e numeri contro le mafie – Italy
mafianeindanke e.V. – Germany (main partner)
Eine Welt e.V. Leipzig – Germany
Fondazione Gruppo Abele Onlus – Italy
Echanges et Partenariats – France
Hand Europe – Lithuania
Knowledge Management Center – North Macedonia
Transparency International Spain – Spain

 

More information about the project: https://transparencia.org.es/que-hacemos/proyectos-e-iniciativas/momo-eu/

Jun142024

The Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency and the Requena City Council promote integrity training in the local administration

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Requena.- June 13, 2024

 

On June 13, the Palacio del Cid hosted the conference “Integrity, public ethics and fraud prevention in local administration” organized by the Training Service of the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency and the Requena City Council. The institutional welcome was given by the mayor of the town, Rocío Cortés.

 

In the Open Administration Week 2024, the AVAF wanted to respond to the call of the Requenense council and make visible its commitment to the integrity axis of the VI Open Government Plan 20-24 with the celebration of this new day in this city of the province From Valencia.

 

Anselm Bodoque, acting director and head of the AVAF Training Service, presented the Valencian regulatory and institutional framework regarding the fight against corruption and the relevance of promoting the culture of public integrity in public administration.

 

The main risks identified in decision-making in local administration, such as cosmetic transparency or lack of planning, can jeopardize the principles of effectiveness and efficiency that guide the work of public institutions and were developed throughout the session.

 

Marita Oliver, technician from the Training service of the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency, shared with the attendees the news and obligations that Law 2/2023 entails regarding internal information systems and external channels.

The participation of the attending public employee personnel developed throughout the workshop on conflict of interest. It is identified as a risk situation, in which the private, clientelist or family interest of the public decision-maker can interfere with the professional practice of the person who is at the service of citizens.

The Wine Museum hosted 51 public employees during the training session, 37 women and 14 men, from the City Council of Requena, Sinarcas, Ayora, Villargordo del Cabriel, Calpe and the Tierra de Vino Interior Mamcomunidad.

The day included professional profiles as diverse as elected officials, qualified national technical personnel, local development agents, administrative and administrative assistants, and service brigade personnel.

 

The Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency continues to strengthen its commitment to training in integrity and public ethics of public employees of the Valencian Community. The Training Service appreciates the collaboration of the Requena town council for its interest and commitment in the organization of this day.


If you wish to have specialized training in integrity and corruption prevention in your public administration, do not hesitate to write to formacion@antifraucv.es