Yeongdeungpo-gu 'Public Officials Corruption Risk Diagnosis Evaluation'

Evaluation by Category: Corruption Risk in Organizational Environment for Grade 6 Team Leaders and Above, Corruption Risk in Work Environment, and Individual Integrity Levels

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Chae Hyun-il) is leading a transparent organizational culture by conducting a ‘Public Official Corruption Risk Diagnosis Evaluation’ to improve the integrity of district administration.

The corruption risk diagnosis evaluation is a system that diagnoses and analyzes the possibility of corruption exposure within the organization, and the district conducts the evaluation annually to enhance trust in district administration.

The evaluation targets public officials at the level of team leader (grade 6) or higher within the district office. Previously, only those at grade 5 or higher were evaluated, but since last year, the scope has been expanded to include team leaders at grade 6. This reflects the increased expectations of residents for integrity in public service.

The evaluation is conducted from May 18 to 29 via text messages and emails using the standard survey model of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. The evaluation panel consists of district office employees, and anonymity is guaranteed.

The corruption risk diagnosis evaluation is conducted in four areas: △organizational environment corruption risk △work environment corruption risk △individual integrity △self-diagnosis checklist.

First, the ‘organizational environment corruption risk’ diagnoses the overall integrity atmosphere of the institution, evaluating organizational openness, the extent of authority, and nepotism. The ‘work environment corruption risk’ diagnoses the risk of solicitation by high-ranking officials at the director level, the degree of discretion, and stakeholder risks.

‘Individual integrity’ diagnoses the corruption risk of senior public officials, evaluating △external mediation or solicitation using position △private use of job-related information △cutting in line using position.

Additionally, the evaluated executives can assess their own integrity awareness through the ‘self-diagnosis checklist.’

The district plans to systematically analyze the results of the ‘corruption risk diagnosis evaluation’ by sector and use them as a foundation to prepare improvements for enhancing integrity.

The district also proved its high level of administrative integrity by achieving the highest grade for two consecutive years in the anti-corruption policy evaluation hosted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “Integrity is a fundamental virtue of public officials, and executives must set an example first,” adding, “Through the corruption risk diagnosis for team leaders at grade 6 or higher, we will create a ‘Clear Yeongdeungpo’ free from corruption.”

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