In order to be able to act to improve the standards of corporate compliance, whether individual or corporate, the Office requires good quality information on suspected breaches of company law.
Therefore, Detection Unit has a twofold mission:
• Conducting initial assessments of complaints received of suspected
breaches of company law, and
• Gathering information.
Its role includes company investigations, which involves examining company books and documents and interviewing company directors, auditors and other individuals.
If a person has concerns about a case of suspected misconduct under the Companies Acts, they should forward it to us in writing, indicating precisely the nature of the concern. To assist in evaluating issues brought to attention a Complaint Form has been devised which indicates the type of information which is required.
The Unit defines possible remedial options, takes appropriate steps to conclude or advance the complaint and records progress. It may need to seek continuing assistance from correspondents in certain cases. In the light of evaluation of the information and corroborating material, the Unit will determine what action, if any, is appropriate and what would be the most suitable means of legal redress or sanction.
While it is open to submit an anonymous complaint, we do not recommend it, as it almost invariably hinders us when pursuing the matter. As a result, the ODCE reserves the right not to consider such a complaint.
The Team consists of a mix of administrative, legal, accounting and Garda staff.
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