Fraud investigations standards
The Australian Government Investigations Standards (AGIS) replaced the Commonwealth Fraud Investigations Standards Package (CFISP) in September 2003. The new standards in AGIS were developed through a collaborative and cooperative process, with a working party from 12 agencies and widespread consultation.
AGIS has been developed for all Australian Government agencies to further enhance their investigative practices. All Australian Government agencies required to comply with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines (Attorney-General's website) must also comply with the minimum standards for investigations set out in AGIS. Agencies may use AGIS as a set of best practice standards for all investigations of offences under Commonwealth legislation.
AGIS are the standards used by the Australian Federal Police when undertaking quality assurance reviews as required by the Guidelines.
Provision of AGIS is currently restricted to Australian Government Agencies and private organisations with a demonstrated need for AGIS (for example accredited investigational training providers).
The majority of Australian Government Agencies have already received a copy of AGIS. Each Agency is responsible for the distribution of AGIS within its own organisation. In the first instance agency staff should contact the relevant area of their own agency to obtain access to AGIS.
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Contacts
Agencies that do not have a copy of AGIS may obtain one by contacting the AFP's Client Service Team.
| Australian Government Investigation Standards (AGIS) - Commonwealth Government Departments requiring a copy contact | Client Liaison Team - AOCC PO Box 401 Canberra City ACT 2601 | Ph: (02) 6126 7524 |