Conflicts of Interest
Conflict of Interest Cases
A disclosed conflict that is never resolved is no safer than one that was never disclosed; outcomes are what matter.
Why Conflict Case Management Matters
Identifying a conflict is only half the duty; managing it to a documented outcome is what protects the integrity of decisions, as required under the MFMA, PFMA and the broader anti-corruption framework PRECCA enforces. Cases that sit open indefinitely are effectively unmanaged, leaving tainted decisions standing. AuditPro Core tracks conflict cases from source through to resolution so that the entity can demonstrate every disclosed conflict was actually addressed, not merely logged.
The Numbers
AuditPro Core renders this view from your tenant's live, tamper-evident records. The figures below are illustrative sample data.
Open cases
23
▼ 4 vs Q1
Resolved YTD
67
Avg resolution days
18
target 21
Escalated to forensic
5
Cases by detection source
Case outcomes
| Outcome | Count | Share % |
|---|---|---|
| Recusal arranged | 34 | 38 |
| No conflict found | 26 | 29 |
| Mitigation plan | 19 | 21 |
| Disciplinary referral | 11 | 12 |
Figures shown are illustrative sample data for demonstration. AuditPro Core renders these views from your own tenant's live, tamper-evident records.
Case Source
Conflicts surface from declarations, screening, complaints or audit findings. Knowing the source matters because some channels, such as complaints, indicate disclosure failed upstream.
Mitigation
Each conflict needs a proportionate response, from recusal to divestment to reassignment. The chosen mitigation should match the severity of the conflict and be recorded against the decision it protects.
Resolution Outcome
Cases must reach a defined outcome and be closed. Ageing open cases are a red flag that conflicts are being acknowledged but not actively managed.
How AuditPro Core Bridges the Gap
- Case workflow: every conflict moves through assessment, mitigation and closure with an auditable trail.
- Source analysis: cases are grouped by origin to reveal where upstream disclosure is failing.
- Ageing monitor: open cases are tracked against time targets so nothing stalls unresolved.
- Traceability to decision: each mitigation links to the specific decision or transaction it safeguards.
Key Takeaways
- Logging a conflict is meaningless without a documented mitigation and outcome.
- Conflicts surfacing via complaints indicate upstream disclosure has already failed.
- Mitigation must be proportionate to the severity of the conflict.
- Ageing open cases signal conflicts that are acknowledged but not managed.
See This on Your Own Data
AuditPro Core renders this dashboard from your tenant's live, tamper-evident records — every figure traceable to source.