ST0977DOJDOJ

ST0977

In evaluating compliance programs, prosecutors may consider whether the corporation has established corporate governance mechanisms that can effectively detect and prevent misconduct. For example, do the corporation's directors exercise independent review over proposed corporate actions rather than…

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In evaluating compliance programs, prosecutors may consider whether the corporation has established corporate governance mechanisms that can effectively detect and prevent misconduct. For example, do the corporation's directors exercise independent review over proposed corporate actions rather than unquestioningly ratifying officers' recommendations;

Assessed by HEXDI

What HEXDI assesses.

  • M12

    1 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Program includes a Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) system for collecting, analyzing, and using information on suspected violations.

  • M12

    2 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    SAR system has a 24-hour mechanism for employees to report suspected violations.

  • M12

    3 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    SAR system has an anonymous mechanism for employees to report suspected violations.

  • M12

    4 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    SAR system immediately notifies management of employee reports of suspected violations.

Related

Other DOJ standards.

Source & revisions

First mapped
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Aug 11, 2026 (3d ago)
Source
U.S. Attorneys' Manual