Mike MasoudJuly 19, 2022 On September 15, 2021, I published on this official blog of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) a post entitled “Theranos Blood Testing Fraud: From 9 billion USD to 0 USD.” Theranos blood testing fraud is the biggest health care fraud in history. Due to its significance,...
the purpose and effectiveness of internal control are being put to the test “like never before” by a slew of external pressures.
50% of respondents said that a lack of appropriately skilled staff is a challenge.
41% said technological advances are compromising existing internal controls.
32% said a lack of executive emphasis on internal controls was also impacting the management of internal control.
Technical StaffJune 25, 2022In an organizational context, corruption is a business risk. Therefore, business leaders should manage such a risk to an acceptable low level and include it in the organization’s risk management strategy. Employee involvement in combating fraud and corruption is critical for deterring, preventing, and discovering it. However,...
Technical StaffJune 10, 2022The Definition of CorruptionThe American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) defines corruption as “Abuse of power or perceived power or entrusted authority for direct or indirect private monetary or non monetary gain.” 1 Therefore, the existence of power is a prerequisite for corruption. Power has many forms and sources....
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“Engaging University Students to Prevent Corruption”April 28, 2022Mike J. MasoudUniversities are social institutions with a critical role to play in the battle against corruption. Most colleges, however, do not include their students in the battle against corruption. Furthermore, most colleges do not offer anti-corruption courses to their students. Even when...
Exposing corruption is an act of bravery for the sake of good citizenship. The criminal idolizes his ill-gotten wealth. He’s a complete narcissist. As a result, he is terrified of any action that puts him at risk of losing something. His work, reputation, money, and social position, among other things, might all be lost.
As a result, the effective fight against corruption requires the effective engagement of citizens who exposes culprits by all possible legal means. Never say never. Do not give up. Expose the corrupt.
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