There is nothing like an internal whistleblower report about an FCPA violation, the finding of such an issue or (even worse) a subpoena from the Justice Department to trigger the board of directors and senior management attention to the compliance function and the company’s compliance program. Such an event can trigger much gnashing of teeth and expressions of outrage followed immediately by proclamations “We are an ethical company.” However, it may well be the time for a very serious reality check.
