It provides information on how you can raise a concern or report wrongdoing safely and confidentially, how to make a complaint about our services, and how we use feedback to improve. It also brings together key governance information, including policies, committees and published registers, to support openness and public confidence in how the Department operates.
Raising Concerns, Complaints and Corporate Governance
This section explains how DAERA ensures strong corporate governance through transparency, accountability and effective oversight.
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Raising a Concern Guidance
If you have witnessed or are concerned about potential wrongdoing, corruption, fraud or malpractice within DAERA, you can report this confidentially.
How to make a complaint
We are committed to delivering high quality services. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to tell us if you are unhappy with any aspect of our service so we can address issues and improve.
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Find information on the Committee’s role, Terms of Reference and meeting minutes.
DAERA Corporate Governance Framework
This Corporate Governance Framework sets out how DAERA is directed and controlled to ensure effective governance.
Departmental Board - register of interests
The DAERA Departmental Board and Senior Civil Servants Register of Interests provides details of declared interests to ensure transparency and accountability.
DAERA's Gifts and Hospitality register
Quarterly publications of gifts and hospitality offered to senior management, supporting openness and transparency.