ST0978
In evaluating compliance programs, prosecutors may consider whether the corporation has established corporate governance mechanisms that can effectively detect and prevent misconduct. For example... are internal audit functions conducted at a level sufficient to ensure their independence and…
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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... are internal audit functions conducted at a level sufficient to ensure their independence and accuracy;
Assessed by HEXDI
What HEXDI assesses.
- M11
2 — AUDITS AND ASSESSMENTS
Program requires that only qualified personnel with requisite authority, training, and experience perform audits.
- M11
3 — AUDITS AND ASSESSMENTS
Program has a procedure for addressing actual and potential conflicts of interest between the auditor and the unit, functional level,…
Related
Other DOJ standards.
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Source & revisions
- First mapped
- Jun 8, 2022
- Last updated
- May 26, 2026 (15m ago)
- Source
- U.S. Attorneys' Manual