THE investigation into serious corruption allegations against a construction manager at Bendigo Health has been handed over to Victoria Police.
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Bendigo Health chief executive officer John Mulder today confirmed independent investigators had completed their inquiries into corruption allegations.
The manager was suspended from duties last month when the allegations were raised.
It is alleged he pressured winning bidders of Bendigo Health electrical projects to sub-contract labour-hire employees from certain firms.
Some of the kick-backs are believed to have included labour and building materials used in the manager's private home renovations.
"The investigation undertaken by independent investigators on behalf of Bendigo Health has now been completed and all information has been passed to the police,'' Mr Mulder said.
"Bendigo Health are not in a position to make any further comment at this stage given this is now a police investigation.''
The Bendigo Advertiser understands as many as 50 individuals and businesses were interviewed during the investigation.
The new state health minister, Jill Hennessy, has been briefed on the matter.
State government spokesman Chris Reilly said during the investigation that "any matters (that) require referral to IBAC or police or other agencies, should occur immediately''.
