HOW – A Hands On Workshop to Help You Develop an Ethics and Compliance Program

A Hands On Workshop to Help You Develop an Ethics & Compliance Program This workshop is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace, and help you craft or update your compliance program. Introduction – Why do we care?

• FAR Requirements
• Justice Department Guidelines
• Some Examples

The Basics: Code of Business Ethics and Training

• General GC Subject Areas and Possible Choices
  • Bribes and Gratuities
  • Kickbacks
  • Procurement Integrity
  • Conflicts of Interest – Personal and Organizational (including internal)
• Specialized GC Areas
  • Hiring from the Government
  • Lobbying Laws
  • Antitrust Laws
  • Doing Business Overseas
  • Accounting Systems Compliance
  • Audits
• Don’t Forget Other (non-GC) Issues, e.g.,
  • Serving Clients
  • Treating Employees (e.g., sexual harassment)
  • Privacy
  • Books and Records

Other Requirements for Compliance Programs

• Organizational Culture
• Internal Control System
• Disclosure and Cooperation Requirements

The Dark Side

• False Claims and False Statements Laws
• Suspension and Debarment

Will DCAA Review? Conclusion – Remember Why We Care