One cannot really say enough about risk assessments in the context of an anti-corruption program. Since at least 1999, in the Metcalf & Eddy enforcement action, the DOJ has said that a risk assessment, which measures the likelihood and severity of possible Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, shows the manner in which you should direct your resources to manage these risks. The 2012 FCPA Guidance stated it succinctly when it said, “Assessment of risk is fundamental to developing a strong compliance program, and is another See more +
One cannot really say enough about risk assessments in the context of an anti-corruption program. Since at least 1999, in the Metcalf & Eddy enforcement action, the DOJ has said that a risk assessment, which measures the likelihood and severity of possible Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, shows the manner in which you should direct your resources to manage these risks. The 2012 FCPA Guidance stated it succinctly when it said, “Assessment of risk is fundamental to developing a strong compliance program, and is another factor DOJ and SEC evaluate when assessing a company’s compliance program.” See less -
