The role of the compliance professional and the compliance function in a corporation has steadily grown in stature and prestige over the years. In the 2012 FCPA Guidance (Guidance), under Hallmark Three of the 10 Hallmarks of an Effective Compliance Program (Hallmarks), the focus was articulated by the title Oversight, Autonomy, and Resources. When it came to the corporate compliance function the Guidance simply noted the government would "consider whether the company devoted adequate staffing and resources to the compliance program See more +
The role of the compliance professional and the compliance function in a corporation has steadily grown in stature and prestige over the years. In the 2012 FCPA Guidance (Guidance), under Hallmark Three of the 10 Hallmarks of an Effective Compliance Program (Hallmarks), the focus was articulated by the title Oversight, Autonomy, and Resources. When it came to the corporate compliance function the Guidance simply noted the government would "consider whether the company devoted adequate staffing and resources to the compliance program given the size, structure, and risk profile of the business."
This Hallmark was significantly expanded in both the Department of Justice's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and the new FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy. See less -