1. Professional Ethics
Richard Negrin, Esq. City of Philadelphia Managing Director
ACEC/PA Eastern Chapter
November 18, 2014

2. 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.

3. The Fraud Triangle
Source - Association of Certified Fraud Investigators:

4. 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

5. The Benefits of Ethics Good for brand & business
Costs (reputation & fees)
Quality workplace
Strong relationships (resilient internal & external)
Attract great talent

6. 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.

7. Ethics Resources Ethics & Compliance Officer Association (ECOA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
City of Philadelphia Board of Ethics
City of Philadelphia: Inspector General