Dear Andrew Green,

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content of your request, we will be treating the matter as a complaint and
have transferred it to our Evaluations team.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Green [2][FOI #27534 email]
Sent: Monday, July 8, 2024 2:03 AM
To: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE [3][email address]
Subject: Official Information request - Request for Investigation and
Information under the Official Information Act

 

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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

 

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