Compliance - The only constant is change. The rules keep changing. Growing up, we were told to work hard, play by the rules, and everything would turn out all right. You and your people work hard, but the rules keep changing. Recent problems in corporate governance, coupled with the speed of technology, the global nature of e-commerce and the inherent differences among regulatory environments have caused the game to be out of balance. Those charged with leadership in government and business have crowded the field with regulatory objectives that are often confusing and inconsistent. The rules are no longer only changing, they are changing quickly and inconsistently to the point where compliance and enforcement are gray areas. When rules get to the point where even the lawyers cannot figure them out, it is time to get back to basics. We cannot tell you what the rules for your business ought to be. We cannot tell you what the legislators, regulators, administrators and lawyers will do next year (or even next month). We can help you provide an honest self-assessment against the published guidelines, and help you develop and implement a framework compliance that has at its core accuracy, transparency, and flexibility. Our principals work with you to understand your needs, map them against the rules today, and apply some of the lessons learned along the way. Each engagement looks at the policies, process, the people and the systems. Some, all or none may need to be addressed. We will work with you to identify the solutions and make them a reality. Whether you are concerned about government mandates like Sarbanes-Oxley or HIPAA, or trade organizations' mandates like GTIN or Sunrise 2005, talk to us. We cannot guarantee that everything will be all right, but we can help ensure that everything is done right. To get in touch with a Principal, call (508) 359-9532 or send an e-mail to info@patriciusconsulting.com