What We Do
Services
Four primary service areas built for regulated organizations facing real compliance challenges—plus specialized practices in education integrity, security and expert witness services.
Flagship Service
Independent Compliance Investigations
Independent, defensible investigations conducted by those who understand compliance and investigations.
The Challenge
When an allegation surfaces—a hotline complaint, a whistleblower disclosure, a regulatory inquiry—organizations need an investigation that is independent, thorough and defensible. Internal investigations can create conflicts of interest, undermine credibility and expose the organization to additional risk.
Our Approach
Mannes & Associates conducts independent compliance investigations into hotline allegations, whistleblower complaints, employee misconduct, fraud, conflicts of interest, regulatory concerns, third-party misconduct and management-directed matters. Every investigation is designed to be independent, objective and legally defensible.
What You Receive
- Structured investigation plan and scope
- Witness interviews and document review
- Factual findings report
- Risk and exposure assessment
- Remediation recommendations
- Board and executive briefings as appropriate
90-Day Program
Compliance Program Assessments
A clear assessment of where your program stands, the risks it faces, and what management should fix first.
The Challenge
Many organizations operate compliance programs that were built reactively, lack structure or have not kept pace with regulatory expectations. Leaders often do not know where their program is strong, where it is vulnerable or how it compares to current standards.
Our Approach
The Mannes & Associates 90-Day Compliance Program Assessment is a structured, productized review of your compliance program against current standards and regulatory expectations. It covers compliance maturity, risk assessment, policies, Code of Conduct, hotline and Speak Up programs, privacy, investigations, conflicts of interest, third-party risk, training, monitoring and testing, governance and reporting.
What You Receive
- Compliance maturity assessment
- Risk and gap analysis
- Policy and Code of Conduct review
- Hotline and Speak Up program evaluation
- Governance and reporting assessment
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
Leadership On Demand
Fractional Chief Compliance Officer
Experienced compliance leadership—without a full-time executive.
The Challenge
Many organizations need a compliance program aligned with the OIG-community's seven principles and the DOJ's ECCP, a speak-up/act-up hotline, risk assessment, board-level reporting, or senior compliance leadership needed to comply with regulatory and/or industry expectations, but cannot justify—or afford—a full-time Chief Compliance Officer. The result is a compliance function that lacks strategic direction, board-level credibility and the experience to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Our Approach
Mannes & Associates provides experienced fractional CCO services to organizations that need senior compliance leadership on a part-time, project or interim basis. Services may include compliance program development, governance structure, risk assessments, Board and Audit Committee support, policy development, hotline oversight, investigations management, third-party risk, monitoring and testing, training and remediation.
What You Receive
- Defined engagement scope and cadence
- Compliance program leadership and oversight
- Board and executive reporting
- Regulatory response support
- Program development and remediation
- Ongoing advisory access
Immediate Response
Compliance Crisis & Emerging-Risk Response
Something happened. Now what?
The Challenge
Allegations, regulatory inquiries, operational incidents and emerging risks do not wait for scheduled meetings. Organizations facing a compliance crisis need immediate, experienced guidance—not a consultant who needs weeks to get up to speed.
Our Approach
Mannes & Associates provides rapid-response advisory services for organizations facing allegations, incidents, regulatory concerns and emerging compliance risks. Services include risk assessment, investigation strategy, incident response planning, exposure assessment, fact development, escalation guidance and remediation.
What You Receive
- Immediate risk and exposure assessment
- Investigation strategy and planning
- Incident response coordination
- Regulatory response guidance
- Fact development and documentation
- Escalation and remediation support
Additional Practices
Specialized Service Areas
Education Integrity & Compliance
Academic and professional integrity, assessment integrity, FERPA, Title VII/IX, Clery Act, student and employee misconduct, and ethics program development for educational and credentialing organizations.
Learn MoreSecurity & Risk
Security assessments, risk management, emergency preparedness, incident response and investigations for organizations with physical security and operational risk needs.
Learn MoreLegal Expert Witness Services
Independent expert analysis and testimony in matters involving compliance programs, investigations, security, ethics and regulated-industry standards. Available for litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings.
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