The Network, Inc. and BDO Consulting Announce Release of Best Practices for Conducting Investigations of Hotline Tips
Norcross, Georgia, November 1, 2007
The Network, Inc., the leading provider of ethics and compliance hotline
programs for nearly 25 years, and BDO Consulting, an international provider
of litigation, investigation, restructuring and risk advisory services
to several organizations, today announced the completion of the Investigative
Tips for the Non-Investigator. This white paper provides practical
information for organizations that could benefit from a better understanding
of how to conduct a proper investigation.
“Setting up a process for responding to tips prior to your organization
receiving a tip is a crucial part of any business, and the preliminary
investigation plays a key role in quickly and appropriately responding
to the first notice of a potential fraud within an organization,” said
Timothy Mohr, CFE, Director, Investigations Practice, BDO
Consulting.“This white paper provides valuable information
for the first responders who receive hotline tips.”
Investigating Hotline Tips for the Non-Investigator presents
a process for triaging hotline tips before an organization receives it:
- Develop rules for determining if an investigation is warranted
- Define circumstances where legal should be involved
- Set conditions under which matters should be referred to law enforcement
- Determine who conducts the investigation, based on skills and time
- Identify objectives for the investigation
- Determine if reimbursement should be an objective if the organization
has a financial loss
“Our relationship with BDO Consulting helps us offer a full realm
of comprehensive services to our clients,” said Tony Malone, CEO
of The Network. “Mr. Mohr provided insight into the investigation
process so we could make this white paper available for our clients.”
For more information regarding this investigations white paper, please
contact The Network via email at info@tnwinc.com. |
