Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche today announced that Andy Coster will be leaving the Social Investment Agency effective today.
Mr Coster was the Police Commissioner from 3 April 2020 to 10 November 2024. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) recently released its report on the investigation of the Police’s handling of complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, which occurred during Mr Coster’s time as Commissioner. Mr Coster has decided to resign following the release of the IPCA’s report.
“I respect Mr Coster’s decision. It was the right thing to do,” said Sir Brian.
“I also acknowledge that the IPCA found no evidence of corruption or cover-up when undertaking their review. While the IPCA found serious leadership failures occurred, there was no evidence of senior officers consciously doing the wrong thing or setting out to undermine the integrity of the organisation.
“What is clear however, is that there was significant evidence of failures within the organisation that Mr Coster was then accountable for. Systems, processes, delegations and behaviours that you would expect to be embedded were not followed.
“Mr Coster acknowledges with hindsight that he should have and could have done better, and as evidenced by his decision, has taken accountability.”
Sir Brian said Mr Coster has made a significant contribution to the operations of SIA during his time there.
“He has performed very well with a strong motivation to both change and strengthen the way social investment and improved outcomes for those in need are achieved.”
