31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 31 episode, and our final day in this 2026 update to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program, we end with a review of root cause analysis.

Key highlights:

Integrating Root Cause Analysis into Solutions

Regulatory Expectations and Internal Controls

Performing Effective Root Cause Analysis

Developing and Implementing Solutions

Resources:

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Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 30 episode, we discuss the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), a significant piece of legislation that fills a critical gap in the FCPA.

Key highlights:

Filling the Gap in Anti-Corruption Laws

Key Features and Implications of FEPA

Challenges in Implementing FEPA

The Name and Shame List

Resources:

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Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 29 episode, we explore how Chief Compliance Officers and compliance professionals can enhance their programs through automation.

Key highlights:

Challenges in Traditional Compliance Reporting

The Role of Reg Ops in Compliance

Integrating Tools for Real-Time Compliance

Resources:

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Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 28 episode, we look into the crucial importance of data governance in the realms of compliance and cybersecurity.

Key highlights:

The Role of Data Governance in Compliance and Cybersecurity

Data Governance and ESG

Understanding Data Privacy Laws

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.
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Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 27 episode, we explore the growing importance and responsibilities of the compliance function within corporations, emphasizing the need for adequate staffing, resources, and independence.

Key highlights:

DOJ’s Expectations for Compliance Programs

Funding and Resources for Compliance

Compliance Program Structure and Authority

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.
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