Probity and integrity

Integrity is about doing the right thing. It ensures probity (treating people fairly when spending public money), which helps to maintain market confidence. These guides for senior managers and governors paint a clear picture of what integrity and probity look like in a work context. They sit alongside our guide on managing risks from conflicts of interest.

What good looks like: Integrity

This guide is for governors and senior managers. It links to an integrity framework for the public sector and emphasises the importance of applying integrity to your work and the decisions you make. Adopting a culture of integrity can help you manage risks, operate with high ethical standards, and maintain trust.

What good looks like: Probity

This guide is for governors and senior managers. It poses questions and provides some indicators of whether your organisation meets our definition of what good looks like. It can help you manage risks, operate with high ethical standards, and act with probity.

Page last updated: 8 November 2022