ST0489USSCUSSC

ST0489

The organization shall take reasonable steps—to have and publicize a system, which may include mechanisms that allow for anonymity or confidentiality, whereby the organization’s employees and agents may report or seek guidance regarding potential or actual criminal conduct without fear of…

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As written.

The organization shall take reasonable steps—to have and publicize a system, which may include mechanisms that allow for anonymity or confidentiality, whereby the organization’s employees and agents may report or seek guidance regarding potential or actual criminal conduct without fear of retaliation.

Change history

When and why it changed.

Present in the original catalog

This standard has not changed since it was added.

Assessed by HEXDI

What HEXDI assesses.

  • M12

    4 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Program identifies the office and/or employee(s) available to answer questions on the legitimacy of a transaction, report possible…

  • 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.

Source & revisions

First mapped
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026 (6d ago)
Source
United States Sentencing Guidelines