Whistleblowing channel
The City of Vantaa aims to promote an open and transparent operating culture. The city takes all allegations of misconduct seriously.
Anyone can use the whistleblowing channel to report suspected misconduct concerning the City of Vantaa, Vantaan Tilaapalvelut Vantti Oy, VTK Kiinteistöt Oy, Mercuria Kauppaoppilaitos Oy or other smaller companies owned by the city. Vantaan Energia Oy and VAV Group have their own whistleblowing channels.
Suspected misconduct can include violations of legislation, non-compliance with internal instructions or other unethical activities. You can report, for example, an office holder, employee, elected official or service provider regarding procurements, contracts, decision-making, grants and various services, among other things.
How do I submit a report using the reporting channel?
You can submit the report via the link at the bottom of the page. The link will open a form where you can enter the details of the suspected misconduct. You can also attach pictures and documents to the report.
The report can be submitted anonymously or with contact information. You can also submit a contact request in the reporting channel if you wish to be contacted and report directly to the person processing the report.
After saving the report, you will receive a link and code that you can use to access the report to check if you have been asked any additional questions. You can also supplement the report if you wish. In the case of an anonymous report, communication between the processor and whistleblower is always via a link and code. Communication without a link or code is impossible, so please save them carefully.
You will be contacted directly by email or phone if you have submitted contact information. We recom-mend submitting contact information as it makes communication more reliable and flexible.
The form includes more detailed instructions on how to submit the report.
How is the report processed?
The report is processed by the City of Vantaa internal audit. Only internal audit personnel will have ac-cess to the report information. The information in the report is considered confidential. The report is always processed impartially, independently and confidentially. If necessary, internal audit can use ex-perts to determine the accuracy of the report. Serious misconduct may be referred to the police for investigation.
The whistleblower will be informed no later than within three months of receiving the report of how the matter has been resolved or what measures have been taken based on the report.
How are personal data processed?
The personal data of the whistleblower, the subject of the report and other persons mentioned in the report shall be confidential in accordance with the provisions of the national Act on whistleblower protection. The processing of personal data is described in more detail in the respective section of the information document.
Other things to note
You can also report by phone to Antti Taavila, Deputy Director of Internal Audit, tel. 050 3181562 or send an e-mail directly to antti.taavila@vantaa.fi.
The reporting channel is intended solely for reporting suspected misconduct. If you want to give feedback on city activities, please use the feedback channel.
The reporting channel must not be used for inappropriate purposes. A person who deliberately provides false information may be held criminally responsible.
Whistleblower protection
The whistleblowing channel is based on the Act on whistleblower protection (“Whistleblower Act”) entered into force on 1 January 2023. The Whistleblower Act protects the reporting person and prevents the employer from retaliating against the whistleblower. For example, an employer may not worsen a whistleblower’s terms of employment, dismiss them, or lay them off because of their report. The Office of the Chancellor of Justice’s Whistleblower protection webpage provides more detailed information on situations where whistleblowers can receive protection.