Federation report: FIS Key results 2019 Figure 3: FIS’ SGO 2019 index score
74% Figure 4: FIS’ scores on the four SGO dimensions
Transparency
70%
51%
88%
Democratic processes
Internal accountability
86%
Societal responsibility
Background: FIS’ SGO 2015 scores In the SGO 2015 report, the International Ski Federation (FIS) achieved a score of 61% on the SGO index and was ranked as the third highest scoring federation only outpaced by FEI and FIFA. In 2015, FIS scored high on transparency (77%) and societal responsibility (75%). On the internal accountability dimension, it achieved a score of 58%, while the weakest score was on the democratic processes dimension (35%). The report showed that FIS in terms of transparency published its statutes, sports rules, board decisions and reports from its standing committees on its website. The study also showed that the organisation’s decisions could be contested through internal or external mechanisms. Other strengths were that FIS implemented a policy on promoting sport for all, and offered consulting to its member federations in the areas of management or governance However, regarding the democratic process dimension, FIS had no term limits for senior officials, a shortfall in relation to athletes’ representation within the organisation, and weaknesses in relation to the internal audit committee..
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