Getting the best from internal controls
Internal controls are fundamentally a set of procedures and only have real impact with the right attitude and behaviours.
Internal Controls and Monitorships
Finding pathways to compliance
Internal Controls and Monitorships
Government-Mandated Monitorships - Internal Controls & Monitoring
Settlements with government enforcement and regulatory agencies can require an independent compliance monitor. Monitoring has also become an expected component of a functional compliance programme.
End-to-end compliance programme review
Control Risks compliance experts help with the evaluation and enhancement of your existing policies, procedures and practices to conform to governmental guidance related to the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act and similar laws in other jurisdictions. Our multi-disciplinary team of forensic accountants, investigators and former law enforcement officials delivers an integrated view of all elements of corporate compliance.
We have also served as court-appointed Independent Compliance Consultants to assess an existing compliance programme, make recommendations and verify implementation of such recommendations over the course of a multi-year settlement agreement.
Internal controls
We advise you on key internal controls and processes relevant to corruption, fraud, supply chain and procurement. Working to identify and remediate gaps, we create improved frameworks for controls environments.
All businesses sectors are different and we customise operational controls to your precise requirements. This includes assessment of company resources to achieve an operational compliance programme framework including staffing, systems and technology.
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You can’t self-report what you don’t know
Many companies simply aren’t aware of issues until it’s too late. There must be real rigour behind periodic review and monitoring.
International Business Attitudes to Compliance
Companies across the world are not backing up their rhetoric on compliance with the appropriate level of resources and prioritisation.
Our thinking
Analysis
US cyber operations aimed at Iran's military capabilities likely to intensify
Amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, a US cyber-attack on command and control computer systems at an undisclosed location in Iran looks to be the start of an on-going cycle of escalation. Read our three key risk points.
Analysis
Combatting corruption in Latin America
Control Risks and AS/COA launch the CCC Index, a new tool assessing Latin American countries’ ability to uncover, punish and deter corruption.
Analysis
Global sanctions compliance and enforcement and how to navigate them
Today, companies have to navigate a complex global sanctions landscape. Understanding the evolving sanctions landscape is vital for them to assess and enhance their compliance structures.
Newsletter
The role of human rights in mega events: From supply chain to sponsors
Mega events present an opportunity to celebrate ideas, cultures and showcase human potential. They promote the economy, create jobs, foster collaboration and partnerships and revitalise urban infrastructure.
Analysis
Understanding corporate integrity agreements
A corporate integrity agreement (“CIA”) is frequently a part of settlements between the Office of the Inspector General of the US Department of Health and Human Resources (the “OIG”) and pharmaceutical companies or other entities.