Whistleblowing

The Complaints Unit manages information received on the dedicated Whistleblowers' hotline for the reporting of concerns about fraud, corruption or misuse of public money.

The actions that can be taken are outlined in the Commission's policy: Whistleblowing and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PDF, 88Kb): Internal Policy and Procedure

Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) is popularly known as a 'Whistleblowers' protection act. It protects employees who make disclosures about a range of subjects from recriminations.

Whistleblowers can claim PIDA protection by disclosing their concerns either to their employer or, if they prefer, to another organisation authorised to receive disclosures (a 'prescribed person').

The Audit Commission is a 'prescribed person' under the Act and provides a confidential public interest disclosure line for employees of councils and NHS bodies where they are unable, or unwilling, to report internally.

You can contact our dedicated Whistleblowers' Hotline on 0845 052 2646

Additional information about PIDA can be found on the Public Concern at Work website at http://www.pcaw.co.uk/ (external website)