Investigation
The Investigation Manual [PDF] outlines techniques, methods and procedures followed.
Advantages of conducting investigations
Integrity protection
Through objective investigations, IOD protects organizational integrity, promoting transparency, compliance, and trust, fostering a culture of accountability and integrity.
Fraud prevention
Through rigorous investigations, IOD strengthens fraud prevention, enforcing compliance, and promoting ethical practices, safeguarding organizational resources and reputation.
Confidentiality
IOD investigations uphold strict confidentiality, safeguarding sensitive information, protecting whistleblowers, and ensuring fairness throughout the investigative process.
Report wrongdoing
In accordance with the WIPO Internal Oversight Charter [PDF], the Director of the Internal Oversight Division (IOD) may receive complaints or information concerning suspected wrongdoing, misconduct, or irregularities including but not limited to fraud and corruption, waste, abuse of privileges and immunities, abuse of authority, harassment, and other violations of WIPO Regulations and Rules in administrative, personnel and other matters or other irregular activities relevant to the mandate of the Director of the IOD.
Once an allegation is received, it is registered and evaluated to determine whether an investigation is warranted. If an investigation is needed, it will be conducted in compliance with WIPO Internal Oversight Charter and with the above-mentioned Guidelines and Manual.
Report suspected wrongdoing
SpeakUp® is an external, independent platform to report suspected wrongdoing and communicate with investigators in a secure, anonymous manner. Find out more information about SpeakUp®.
Frequently asked questions
Our Frequently Asked Questions page for investigations provides clear, accessible answers to common queries—such as what can be reported, how investigations are conducted, and what protections are in place for those who come forward. To learn more, we invite you to explore the FAQs on investigations and better understand how the Investigation Function works to safeguard trust within our organization.