Dear Serious Fraud Office,

I am writing to express my concerns and request information under the Official Information Act regarding potential misconduct in the procurement process for ministers appointing report writers. Specifically, I am deeply concerned about Minister Bishop's appointment of former National Party leader Bill English to write a partisan report on KO using public funds without undergoing any procurement checks. This situation raises significant questions about the integrity of public finance management.

Furthermore, I am concerned about how the rate of pay for Bill English was determined and whether this process was transparent. Additionally, I am troubled by the text messages that directly inquire with Minister Bishop about his expectations for the review, along with the funding source for his and his daughter's company's review.

I would appreciate it if your office could investigate whether any fraudulent activities or misconduct occurred in these processes. Additionally, I seek clarification on the steps your office will take to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds for such appointments.

Lastly, can you please advise if your office comes under the executive branch of government and can be influenced by politicians, or if it is under judicial branch and is independent of political interference?

Your prompt attention to these concerns and inquiries is greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Andrew Green