State Services Commission Inquiry – Use of External Security Consultants
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The State Services Commissioner has undertaken an inquiry into the circumstances of, and reasons for, any engagement by Crown agencies of external security consultants including but not limited to Thompson & Clark Investigations Limited (TCIL) and its associated companies and entities.
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In response to this inquiry Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research interrogated its contracts and financial databases and found no mention of TCIL or related parties. Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research’s Chief Executive also has no knowledge of Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research using security contractors for anything other than routine site security after-hours, and ICT security advice.