About OCC-IC Anticorruption Links and Resources
Below are links to anticorruption resources from the U.S. Department of Commerce and other U.S. Government websites and international organizations that can be useful to both multinational corporations and small and medium enterprises across the entire supply chain, including: 1) resources and guidance on the FCPA/FEPA, 2) resources for U.S. exporters and channels for engaging the U.S. Department of Commerce and other government agencies, 3) international anticorruption agreements and compliance guidance, and 4) anticorruption and good governance resources.
1. Resources and Guidance on the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA):
- U.S. Department of Justice FCPA and FEPA Webpage
- A Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Second Edition)
- FCPA Text and Unofficial Translations
- Criminal Division Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
- Criminal Division Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
- U.S. Department of Justice FCPA Opinion Procedure
- U.S. Department of Justice Compliance Guidance: Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Actions: FCPA Cases
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Seaboard Report: Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions
2. Resources for U.S. Exporters and Channels for Engaging the U.S. Department of Commerce and other Government Agencies on International Anticorruption Issues:
U.S. Department of Commerce: The International Trade Administration (ITA) within the Department of Commerce can provide assistance and guidance on issues related to international trade and anticorruption. The Commerce Department offers several services to assist U.S. exporters:
- Due Diligence Resources
- Country Commercial Guides
- International Company Profile
- Resolve a Foreign Trade Barrier
U.S. Embassy or Consulate: In case of a corruption-related incident, such as bribe solicitation, companies can contact the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where the incident occurred. A company’s representative can request to speak with the Regional Security Officer (RSO) or the Economic Section. U.S. companies may also contact the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service. The embassy or consulate can provide guidance and support on how to proceed.
Department of Justice (DOJ): The DOJ handles cases related to corruption and bribery, including those involving foreign governments. Reports can be made to the DOJ Fraud Section or if relating to FCPA or FEPA, the FCPA Unit. The phone number for the Fraud Section’s Main Switchboard is +1-202-514-2000. Confidential reports of a suspected FCPA or FEPA violation can also be submitted via email to [email protected]. The Criminal Division also maintains a Citizen Phone Line: +1-202-353-4641.
Department of State Opportunities for Engagement on Global Anticorruption and Integrity Initiatives:
3. International Anticorruption Agreements and Compliance Guidance:
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) website on Fighting Foreign Bribery and the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (OECD Antibribery Convention)
- OECD Anticorruption Links and Resources
- OECD Antibribery Convention
- 2021 OECD Recommendation for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, including Annex II OECD Good Practice Guidance on Internal Controls, Ethics, and Compliance for Companies
- OECD Working Group on Bribery Country Monitoring Reports on the Implementation of the Antibribery Convention (scroll to end of page)
- OECD Working Group on Bribery U.S. Reports, including Phase 4 Report on U.S. Implementation of the OECD Antibribery Convention
- Department of Commerce Press Release on OECD U.S. Phase 4 Report
- United Nations Convention against Corruption
- OECD Working Group on Bribery: Enforcement is Key! Paper for the Special Session of the U.N. General Assembly Against Corruption 2021
- United Nations Global Compact - Principle 10 Against Corruption
- Inter-American Convention Against Corruption
- Anticorruption Portal of the Americas - MESICIC
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: Anti-Corruption and Transparency Experts Working Group (ACTWG)
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: APEC General Elements of Effective Voluntary Corporate Compliance Programs
- Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative: Biopharmaceutical Sector
- Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative: Medical Device Sector