The Atlas Alliance has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, financial mismanagement, and breaches of ethical guidelines. We work continuously to ensure that all funding is used for fulfilling project goals.
Our work to prevent corruption and other forms of mismanagement is closely linked to the goal that our partners — disabled persons' own organizations — shall have good governance and solid internal controls.
Anti-corruption policy
The Atlas Alliance has an Anti-Corruption Policy guiding the work on anti-corruption. In addition, the organizations have an Anti-Corruption Plan, which is updated regularly. The plan contains concrete measures for improving the anti-corruption work on all levels in the value chain.
Whistleblowing
Any suspicions of financial irregularities, harassment, or other misconduct, should be reported. Read more about whistleblowing on this page.
Closed cases
2026
Zambia: Local partner had weak procedures for money transfers and lacking documentation of costs. NOK 5,054 has been repaid to Norad. The collaboration with the partner has ended.
Zambia: Local partner borrowed money from the project account while waiting for transfers from another donor. When the money from the other donor arrived, the money was repaid. This is a breach of contract. Measures has been introduced to make sure this does not happen again. The organisation is considered to have sound internal controls. Norad has closed the case without consequence or repayment.
South Sudan: A financial review at local partner revealed insufficient supporting documentation for costs. NOK 54,544 has been repaid to Norad. The project has ended.
Angola: A special audit at local partner revealed lacking documentation of costs. NOK 20,046 has been repaid to Norad.
Lesotho: Staff at local partner discovered signs of forged signatures and unauthorized withdrawals of funds. An investigation uncovered irregularities within the organization, but these did not involve funds from the Atlas Alliance. The authorities in Lesotho conducted their own investigations into the case and the suspects, who are no longer affiliated with the organization. Norad has closed the case without consequence or repayment.
2025
Uganda: A former employee in a partner organisation did not return their computer when quitting the job. The case was reported to Norad.
South Sudan: Violations of procurement regulations were identified relating recruitment of a consultant. In addition, USD 136 was identified as unapproved costs. USD 136 has been repaid to Norad. The project in South Sudan has ended.
2024
Zambia: A laptop and three phones were stolen from a local partner, of which one laptop and one phone were covered by funds from the Atlas Alliance. The thief had no connection with the organization. The incident was reported to Norad.
2023
Malawi: After internal whistleblowing at local partner, a financial review revealed weaknesses and inadequate financial management in the organization. The funds of NOK 493,748 were repaid to Norad and the collaboration with the partner has ended.
South Sudan: Documents with inflated prices, purchases made in violation of procedures, and weaknesses in the accounts were uncovered at local partner. USD 32,298 has been repaid to the project.
Zambia: Embezzlement of money that should have been paid to the authorities as income tax has been uncovered. The cooperation with the local partner has ended. NOK 29,279 has been repaid to Norad.
2022
Ethiopia: Funds were misused at local partner when meeting allowances were paid in violation of internal regulations and documentation for hotel and transport costs were lacking. NOK 196,776 has been repaid to the project.
Uganda: During withdrawal of funds by the local partner some routines were not followed and money was not accounted for. NOK 17,000 was repaid to Norad.
Uganda: A PC was stolen from the office of the local partner. The incident has been reported to the police.
Uganda: An investigation revealed false receipts, receipts which cannot be verified, as well as duplicate salary payments at local partner. NOK 125,783 has been repaid to Norad.
2021
Uganda: An investigation of local partner revealed embezzlement, theft, and missing documentation. NOK 242,604 has been repaid to Norad.
Malawi: A special review revealed weak routines and missing documentation for certain expenses. NOK 1,103 has been repaid to Norad.
2020
Malawi: Failing internal controls, withdrawals without proper documentation, forged invoices and embezzlement were revealed at local partner. NOK 814,944 has been repaid to Norad.
Malawi: Norwegian organisation uncovered weaknesses and embezzlement at local partner. A special audit documented fraud, fabricated documentation, embezzlement, undocumented costs and costs that were not budgeted for. NOK 1,113,317 has been repaid to Norad.
Zambia: Embezzlement uncovered at local partner. NOK 39,451 has been repaid to Norad.
2019
Uganda: Falsification of accounts was discovered at local partner. NOK 45,423 has been repaid to Norad.
2018
Tanzania: Money transferred to local partner is assumed not to have been used in accordance with contract. NOK 28,860 has been repaid to Norad.
2015
Uganda: Theft from savings and loan group supported by local partner was uncovered. It has been documented that no Norwegian funds were involved.
Nepal: Misuse of funds at local partner uncovered. NOK 21,103 has been repaid to Norad.
2014
Lesotho: Some costs were not properly documented. NOK 6,579 has been repaid to Norad.
Questions
If you have questions about the Atlas Alliance's anti-corruption work, you can contact program advisor Anders Hosar via email: anders.hosar@atlas-alliansen.no