Vic officials stole millions: IBAC report

THE VICTORIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: IBAC'S FINDINGS

* Former finance manager Nino Napoli exploited weaknesses in the system

* Some schools paid for false and inflated invoices or for overseas travel and personal items

* Financial abuse was accepted and enabled by a number of school principals and business managers - sometimes in return for overseas travel or promotion

* Substantial weaknesses in the department's systems, controls and culture created an environment where misconduct and corrupt conduct flourished

RECOMMENDATIONS:

* Culture and policy reform needed

* More investigation to find other schools and officials linked to possible corruption

* People linked to corruption should be stopped from working for the department

* The Victorian Auditor-General's Office should audit the department

* The government and department should provide progress reports to IBAC.