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15 Sep

Unveiling the Power of Internal Control: A Guide for Decision Makers

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACM, Governance, Leadership, Transparency

Technical Staff September 15, 2023 Introduction This blog post delves into the pivotal subject of internal control, founded on the framework outlined in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework published by COSO. Whether you are a board member, executive management, or a public or private sector leader, understanding the essence of internal […]

13 Sep

Unleashing the Power of Integrity: A Definitive Guide for Leadership in the Fight Against Corruption

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, Certification, Conflicts of interest, Costs of Corruption, Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Opinions, Transparency, whistleblowing

Mike J. Masoud September 13, 2023 Introduction In the complex landscape of today’s global organizations, the specters of corruption, fraud, and money laundering loom ominously. As leaders occupying executive management, board seats, or senior official positions, the mantle of responsibility falls squarely upon their shoulders. Those charged with governance are […]

04 Sep

The Power of Whistleblowing – Part 3

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Opinions, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), Transparency, whistleblowing

Mike J. Masoud September 4, 2023 Raising Awareness and Engagement of Citizens This post marks the conclusion of a three-part series [1] [2] addressing the pivotal role of whistleblowing in deterring, preventing, and detecting instances of fraud, corruption, and abuse of power. It falls squarely upon the shoulders of governmental […]

28 Aug

Public Consultation for Standard on Fighting Corruption 240: Transparency

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACF, CACM, Certification, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), Transparency

The AACI Opens Public Consultation for Its Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC). (Tempe, Arizona, August 28, 2023) Today, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) publishes the following Standards on Fighting Corruption: Standard on Fighting Corruption 240: Transparency This Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with transparency and its importance in the […]

28 Aug

Public Consultation for Standard on Fighting Corruption 220: Deterrence

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACF, CACM, Certification, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC)

The AACI Opens Public Consultation for Its Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC). (Tempe, Arizona, August 28, 2023) Today, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) publishes the following Standards on Fighting Corruption: Standard on Fighting Corruption 220: Deterrence This Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with the significance of deterrence in achieving […]

24 Aug

The AACI’s Opinion: Global Corruption Court

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Conflicts of interest, Governance, Opinions, The AACI's View, Transparency, US State Department

August 24, 2023 His Excellency Peter Hain made a convincing argument in support of establishing a global corruption court. Most people, except the corrupt, agree that “Kleptocrats who rob developing countries need to be held accountable.” However, it is imperative to acknowledge the potential for politicizing the court. Also, judges […]

14 Aug

The Power of Whistleblowing – Part 2

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Opinions, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), Transparency, whistleblowing

Mike J. Masoud August 14, 2023 Ensuring Adequate Legal Protection As discussed in Part 1 [1], whistleblowing is vital for exposing misconduct, fraud, and abuse that threatens public welfare. However, for whistleblowing to facilitate accountability effectively, proper laws and protections must be in place to shield those who take significant […]