An effective compliance program starts with an evaluation of the compliance risks specific to the Branch's/Agency's operations and structure. Either as part of our compliance administration program or as a special project, ICS will:

• Identify specific laws and regulations applicable to each business unit
• Review existing compliance documentation
• Evaluate compliance policies and procedures
• Test transactions in selected operating departments
• Interview key personnel from each business unit
• Ascertain compliance systems and controls
• Evaluate compliance training efforts
• Review prior examination and audit findings

The results of this risk assessment will be used to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Branch's/Agency's current compliance program, and then to recommend an enhanced, comprehensive program, to ensure the effective deployment of resources to the compliance issues of greatest risk.