RCMS RCMS Whistleblower Programs & Reporting Obligations

Question 1

Which federal law first established broad whistleblower protections for employees who report corporate fraud at publicly traded companies?

Accepted Answer

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Answer

False Claims Act

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Dodd-Frank Act

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National Labor Relations Act

Question 2

Under the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions, a private individual (relator) who brings a lawsuit on behalf of the U.S. government may receive what share of recovered funds?

Accepted Answer

15 to 30 percent

Answer

1 to 5 percent

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50 to 60 percent

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5 to 10 percent

Question 3

A compliance officer is designing a whistleblower program. Which feature is most critical to encourage reporting?

Accepted Answer

Anonymity and anti-retaliation protections

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Financial rewards for all reports

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Mandatory reporting to government agencies

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Public disclosure of all complaints

Question 4

Which agency administers the whistleblower program under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA)?

Accepted Answer

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

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Department of Justice (DOJ)

Question 5

What is the primary legal protection afforded to internal whistleblowers under SOX Section 806?

Accepted Answer

Protection from termination, demotion, or harassment for reporting suspected fraud

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Guaranteed anonymity in all internal investigations

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The right to file directly with the SEC without exhausting internal remedies

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Mandatory financial awards from the company

Question 6

Which of the following best describes an 'open door' reporting policy in a compliance program?

Accepted Answer

Employees may report concerns to any level of management without fear of reprisal

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Reports must be submitted only to direct supervisors

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All reports must be made in writing and signed

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Concerns are escalated exclusively to external auditors