Professional Ethics Richard Negrin, Esq. City of Philadelphia Managing Director ACEC/PA Eastern Chapter November 18, 2014
Setting the Standard The true evidence of ethics is typically not the grand gesture or defining moment but the hundreds of small choices we make everyday. Lead from the front - employees take cues from the top.
The Fraud Triangle Source - Association of Certified Fraud Investigators: http://www.acfe.com/fraud-101.aspx
Creating a Culture of Integrity Tone at the Top (communicate) Code of conduct Training staff Be aware of the triangle (identify risks) Hire consistent with culture Celebrate & recognize good behavior
The Benefits of Ethics Good for brand & business Costs (reputation & fees) Quality workplace Strong relationships (resilient internal & external) Attract great talent
Responding to Mistakes "It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it." -Ben Franklin Promptly identify & hold people accountable.
Ethics Resources Ethics & Compliance Officer Association (ECOA) http://www.theecoa.org/imis15/ECOAPublic/Home/ECOAPublic/Default.aspx Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) http://www.acfe.com/default.aspx City of Philadelphia Board of Ethics http://www.phila.gov/ethicsboard/Pages/default.aspx City of Philadelphia: Inspector General http://www.phila.gov/ig/Pages/default.aspx