[seawhale]

First of all, I don't mean by corrupted organization, stealing or bribes or something like that, just I mean that they can approve something that should not be approved and paid to external entities in a way that doesn't mess up their relation with that external party.

I don't like to see something wrong related directly to my job and don't escalate it, specially I sign on these documents.

Not all people are corrupted, but several persons from the people I have a common work with (5 - 10 people), I escalated many things before and I have rarely succeeded in stopping something I see as wrong, specially that I am younger than them in age and lower position.

Taking into consideration that if I decided not to sign and escalate something their work will not be completed by all means, but they are also upper hand, our department is a service department to the department of those people.

I hope that I clarified the issue in a good manner.

[pegasus]

Hello seawhale, that is an awful spot to be in. Usually the one signing the document has it on their head, in other words it will come on you if this thing blows up. You need to talk to your manager about this and say that you are not willing to put your name on a document that could lead to you being the one that is held responsible to something that is dishonest. I'm so sorry you are in this position.

[ManOfConstantSorrow]

No one likes a whistleblower (whatever they might say to the contrary). Best to move to another job.

But if that is not an option collect incontrovertible evidence and approach a senior manager or director in a non-confrontational way and say you have concerns that you wish to seek their guidance on. You will have to live with their decision whether you like it or not (or move on).

Above all don't start making allegations you cannot sustain or pointing blame or threatening to take further action. They will be ruthless with you.

[Strive4health]

This sounds incredibly dysfunctional, my gawsh.

Unfortunately, issues like this happen everywhere. Procedures and policies get ignored, things get approved all the time without proper authorization, and management is clueless. I think in your situation what you can do before escalating this to management as a true concern is to gather evidence and back it up with workplace policies. If there are 2-3 policies stating A-C need to be finished before an approval, cite those policies with your concerns and why you hesitate to approve. The more policy issues you can cite, the more likely the manager is going to decide it's worth taking a look into, without you raising allegations.

[brainhi]

It is too difficult to work in an environment where your principles are being compromised. Usually, the reason I have left certain places I have worked for, was because I lost respect for the people I work with or represent. That's just me. You may figure out a way to get through this that you can feel better about. Good Luck!