FCPA Compliance Report Thomas Fox

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance.
In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes back Adrienne Bellehumeur, a chartered accountant and expert in internal controls and documentation.
Adrienne discusses her recent article on design-centric internal control and emphasizes the importance of focusing on design as the foundation for effective control programs. She outlines five key principles for improving control design and details her approach to challenging processes and governance systems. The conversation also touches on the necessity of continuously updating controls to adapt to evolving business and regulatory environments.
Adrienne shares tips on fostering better design through workshops, effective interviewing, and continuous improvement, while also addressing new developments such as AI and ESG. The episode finishes with insights into how internal controls can support whistleblower programs and the importance of back-to-basics documentation and information management.
Highlights in this Episode:

Professional Background

Design-Centric Approach to Internal Controls

Challenges and Importance of Good Design

Principles for Improving Control Design

Back to Basics: Adapting to New Business Developments

Whistleblower Programs and Internal Controls


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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report,  I have a take a deep dive into the Prevalent 2024 Third Party Risk Management Report with Brad Hibbert, the Chief Strategy Officer and COO at Prevalent.
Hibbert drives Prevalent’s product vision and strategy development, which draws from the Third Party Risk Management Report. The Prevalent Report outlines  the complexities of managing third-party vendor relationships, highlighting the various phases involved such as onboarding, contracting, and offboarding. It examines the inefficiencies and risks that arise from fragmented processes and technologies handled by different teams. Our conversation explores how these challenges impact risk visibility and resource management, emphasizing the downstream effects on program scalability and decision-making.
Highlights in this Episode
·       Introduction to Vendor Relationship Phases
·       Challenges in Managing Vendor Relationships
·       Inefficiencies and Risks in Vendor Management
·       Impact on Risk Visibility and Decision Making
·       Pressure on Teams and Resource Implications
Resources 
Brad Hibbert on LinkedIn
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Prevalent’s 2024 Third Party Risk Management Report
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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance.
In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox has a fascinating visit with Iveta (Evie) Wentink, a 15-year compliance veteran. Evie has worked in the public and private sectors and has expertise in compliance training, hotlines, government contract compliance, data privacy, reporting, & due diligence.
Evie has one of the most unique opening lines for hotline training, which is ‘Do You Know Your Hotline Number?” This simple yet incredibly important question encapsulates Evie’s approach to compliance training: make it simple, direct, and practical for the listeners. (Or, as Carsten Tams would say, ‘It’s all about the UX’).
Our conversation focuses on the critical role of hotline numbers in corporate compliance programs, emphasizing the need for employees to know and trust the hotline. Evie shares insights from her career, highlights the significance of marketing compliance hotlines effectively, and discusses the broader culture of compliance and non-retaliation in organizations. She shares practical tips for improving hotline awareness and usage, making this episode a valuable resource for compliance professionals and organizations alike.

Highlights in this Episode:

Enhancing Trust through Active Compliance Reporting

Promoting Reporting Culture Through Creative Marketing

Ethical Culture: Encouraging Compliance Reporting Safely

Enhancing Compliance Programs Through Anonymous Hotlines


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Evie Wentink on LinkedIn
Evie’s Top 10 Compliance Back to Basics
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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report,  I welcome Professor Andy Spalding, an expert in anti-corruption law, to discuss his extensive work with the Paris Olympic Committee in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games. 
Spalding shares insights about his involvement with the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA) and elaborates on how anti-corruption and human rights reforms are being integrated into the Olympic preparations. The discussion also delves into the historical significance of these reforms and their potential to leave a lasting positive impact. Furthermore, Fox and Spalding explore the groundbreaking work done by Qatar during the FIFA World Cup and its implications for future mega sporting events. The episode concludes with thoughts on how the accumulated knowledge and best practices from different countries could shape the future of global sporting events, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders.
Highlights in this Episode
·       Involvement with Paris 2024 Olympics
·       Role and Impact of French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA)
·       Innovative Compliance Measures for Paris Olympics
·       Comparison with Qatar's World Cup Reforms
·       Future of Anti-Corruption in Mega Sporting Events
Resources 
Andy Spalding at University of Richmond – School of Law
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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance.
In this special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, welcome back fan favorite Kenyen Brown, now at his new firm, Thompson Coburn LLP.
Kenyen Brown joins Tom Fox to discuss his experience reviewing the Mobile AL Police Department use of force on behalf of his client, the City of Mobile.
Kenyen Brown is a renowned legal expert with a wealth of experience in investigations and legal work concerning constitutional standards in the use of force. His perspective on this topic is heavily influenced by his extensive background in various roles, such as US Attorney and counsel for Senate and House ethics committees, which has allowed him to deeply understand the intricacies of law enforcement and constitutional standards.
Brown firmly believes that police departments ought to adopt proactive measures, including independent third-party oversight, to align their practices with constitutional standards, particularly in the utilization of force. His experiences, notably his review of the Mobile Police Department’s use of force incidents, have led him to advocate for proactive, independent oversight to improve community relations and prevent deadly force incidents.
He underscores the necessity of reevaluating and enhancing general orders, principles, and training to ensure law enforcement officers’ compliance with constitutional standards, thereby reducing the likelihood of deadly force incidents and potential civil rights violations.

 Highlights in this Episode:

Preventing DOJ Intervention Through High Policing Standards

Community-Led Oversight: Enhancing Police Department Practices

Constitutional Standards for Use of Force

Public Involvement in Police Accountability and Transparency

Controversial Police Practice: No-Knock Raids


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Kenyen Brown on LinkedIn
Thompson Coburn LLP

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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance.
In this special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, we welcome back fan favorite Mary Inman, now at her new firm, Whistleblower Partners LLP, a firm dedicated to assisting whistleblowers navigate various reward programs.
Mary joins Tom Fox to discuss what we know so far about the DOJ Whistleblower Incentive Initiative.
Mary has a positive perspective on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) White Collar Whistleblower Program. She acknowledges the gaps in existing whistleblower reward programs across multiple agencies and sees the DOJ program as a crucial opportunity to fill these lacunae. Inman’s expertise, particularly in the SEC program, allows her to identify specific gaps, such as the lack of financial protections for whistleblowers reporting Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations involving companies not publicly listed on US exchanges.
From her perspective, the DOJ program will address serious financial crimes, including domestic corruption. Inman also anticipates that the DOJ will establish its own office of the whistleblower, mirroring similar initiatives in other agencies, hence providing both confidential and anonymous reporting avenues.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

Specialized Law Firm for Whistleblower Reward Programs

Financial Crime Reporting Enhancement Initiative

Establishing a Central Office for Whistleblowers

Championing Transparency: Grassley’s Whistleblower Advocacy

Wellness Fund Support for Whistleblowers


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Mary Inman on LinkedIn
Whistleblower Partners LLP

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