Mike J. MasoudSeptember 4, 2023Raising 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 bodies and those...
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: TransparencyThis Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with transparency and its importance in the effective fight against fraud...
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: DeterrenceThis Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with the significance of deterrence in achieving effective results in fighting...
August 24, 2023His Excellency Peter1 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 and investigators...
Mike J. MasoudAugust 14, 2023Ensuring Adequate Legal ProtectionAs 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 risks to act...
Technical StaffAugust 7, 2023The board of directors of a bank must have a basic understanding of fraud, corruption, and internal control to fulfill their oversight duties effectively.Fraud refers to deceptive actions taken to gain an unfair advantage, typically resulting in financial loss to the bank. Internal and external parties can...
Technical StaffAugust 1, 2023A summary of the key points from an article entitled.”What Is Psychological Safety?” 1 is as follows:Psychological safety refers to an environment where people can express themselves without fear of negative consequences. It’s a shared belief that the team is safe for risk-taking. In psychologically safe teams,...
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