Based on its national responsibility and out of its keenness to protect public funds, Tanta University is committed to disseminating principles and ethics, adopting policies that aim to combat bribery and corruption, and taking all administrative and legal measures in this respect..
-Adopted Principles:
Tanta University is committed to applying and promoting a set of governing principles among its employees for rejecting and combating bribery and corruption in all their forms. These principles include integrity, transparency, commitment, supervision, and accountability.
Integrity and Transparency:
Tanta University is committed to upholding and applying the principle of integrity and transparency in all its financial dealings with suppliers and contractors by taking all administrative measures that use this principle to ensure the protection of public funds. This principle is also observed in all administrative decisions issued by the University.
Commitment:
Tanta University is keen on ensuring that its employees are committed to adopting the principles and applying the regulations and laws related to combating bribery and corruption. This is achieved through continuous monitoring to verify the integrity of the administrative and financial procedures and rules followed in procurement, contracting, all financial transactions, and the administrative decisions made by the university.
Supervision:
Tanta University is committed to implementing continuous supervision of all its financial and administrative activities to prevent and address all forms of bribery and corruption.
Accountability:
Tanta University is committed to holding accountable and penalizing anyone proven to be involved in accepting bribes in any form—whether financial, material, service-related, or otherwise. It also penalizes anyone involved in administrative corruption in accordance with the law.
-Legal Framework:
The university follows the National Anti-Corruption Strategy in accordance with the genuine will of the Egyptian people and the political determination to combat corruption. This commitment began with the first phase of the strategy (2014–2018) and continues through the third phase (2023–2030), in line with the provisions of the 2014 Egyptian Constitution, specifically Chapter Eleven. It began after Egypt’s ratification of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption in 2003, the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2005, and the Arab Convention against Corruption in 2014.
Moreover, the university adheres to national legislation, including Chapters Three and Four of Book Two of the Egyptian Penal Code concerning crimes of bribery and offenses against public funds; Law No. 62 of 1975 on illegal gains; Law No. 106 of 2013 on the prevention of conflicts of interest for state officials; and Law No. 80 of 2002 on combating money laundering, as amended by Law No. 154 of 2022. All of this stems from the university’s responsibility as an Egyptian academic and educational institution.
-Administrative Procedures and Preventive Measures to Prevent Bribery and Corruption at the Source:
The administrative procedures include:
Establishing Clear Policies and Procedures:
The Law Regulating Government Contracts No. 182 of 2018, which applies to all entities included in the state’s general budget, the administrative body of the state—including ministries, departments, and agencies with special budgets—local administration units, public service and economic authorities, and their affiliated special units.
Task Distribution:
Tasks are distributed among employees responsible for procurement processes, ensuring that no single employee is responsible for all stages of the process.
Job Rotation:
A job rotation system is applied among employees responsible for procurement processes to reduce opportunities for conspiracy and corruption.
Training and Awareness:
Training and awareness programs are provided for employees about the dangers of bribery and corruption and the importance of adhering to integrity and transparency.
Review and Auditing:
Regular reviews and audits are conducted for procurement processes to ensure compliance with procedures and policies, and to detect any violations or breaches.
• All employees in the procurement department are required to submit financial disclosure statements.
• Employees are prohibited from accepting any gifts or benefits from suppliers.
• A limit is set on the value of purchases that a single employee can approve.
• Periodic checks are conducted on suppliers to ensure that there are no suspicious relationships with employees.
• An electronic signature system is used for all documents related to procurement processes.
The precautionary measures when conducting contracts are as follows:
• All contracts (through all contracting methods specified in Article (7) of the law) are published on the public procurement portal. The publication should include the contracting method, its conditions, and the reasons for adopting this method. Only suppliers registered on governmental procurement portals and who meet all legal requirements are considered.
• A committee is formed by a decision from the competent authority, consisting of technical and financial personnel from the administrative body, who have expertise in the subject of the contract. The committee may seek assistance from anyone it deems appropriate to carry out its task of studying the market and determining the estimated value.
• The committee includes technical, financial, and legal members according to the importance and nature of the contract. The formation decision should specify the deadline for the completion of its work. Deciding on tenders is carried out by two committees: one responsible for opening the envelopes and the other for making the final decision on the tenders. However, for tenders not exceeding three hundred thousand Egyptian pounds, the envelope opening and deciding on tenders are handled by a single committee.
• A representative from the Ministry of Finance must be included as a member on the committees responsible for opening envelopes, and deciding on the tenders, as well as on the open tender committee if the estimated value exceeds one million Egyptian pounds. Additionally, a member from the relevant legal advisory department of the State Council must be included if the estimated value exceeds two million Egyptian pounds.
• These procedures ensure the achievement of the best value for public funds, protect public money from waste and corruption, enhance trust in governmental institutions, and guarantee justice and equal opportunities.
-Disciplinary and Penal Procedures:
Tanta University is committed to applying all disciplinary and penal procedures stipulated in the administrative bylaws, the Egyptian Labor Law, and the Criminal Procedure Law against anyone involved in accepting bribery in all its forms, or engaging in financial or administrative corruption. The person involved will be referred for investigation through the Legal Affairs Department of the university, and then transferred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation in accordance with the relevant regulations and laws in this regard. Penalties will be graduated based on the nature and severity of the violation, up to dismissal from the position and imprisonment as stipulated by the law.