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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: December 9, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to get a wrap-up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events, which we will enjoy or participate in.

In this episode, Tom and Andrew discusses the following stories that caught their attention over the past week:

  • Water Dispute with the City of Kerrville
  • New anti-human smuggling initiative by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office
  • The church holiday walk
  • Christmas trees distributed by Kristy Vandenberg

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Tom Fox on LinkedIn

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Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

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31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

One Month to a More Effective Compliance Program Through Data Analytics: Day 6 – Data Analytics and Business Decisions

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, compliance, enterprise performance management (EPM) systems, and data analytics play crucial roles in driving informed decision-making. Compliance program visibility and proper documentation are essential for managing data and ensuring regulatory compliance across companies of all sizes. EPM systems, also known as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, are vital tools for financial planning and analysis. These systems go beyond basic accounting functions and offer features such as budgeting, forecasting, and strategic long-range planning. By using EPM systems, organizations can operate at a higher level, enabling medium to long-range planning and supporting informed decision-making.

The importance of compliance, EPM systems, and data analytics in business decision-making cannot be overstated. Compliance program visibility and documentation are crucial for managing data and ensuring regulatory compliance. EPM systems provide the tools for financial planning and analysis, supporting strategic long-range planning and informed decision-making. Data analytics allows businesses to uncover patterns and gain insights, but overcoming data silos is necessary to maximize its potential. By adopting cloud-based solutions and integrating systems, organizations can make the most of their data and drive informed decision-making. Balancing different factors and considering the impact on decision-making processes is key to successfully leveraging compliance, EPM systems, and data analytics in business.

 Three key takeaways:

1. Compliance program visibility and proper documentation are essential for managing data and ensuring regulatory compliance across companies of all sizes.

2. Having data is important, it is equally crucial to focus on how that data is being used.

3. Overcoming data silos is key to maximizing the potential of data analytics.

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From the Editor's Desk

From The Editor’s Desk – November and December, 2023 in Compliance Week

Welcome to From the Editor’s Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world’s problems.

 Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. In this edition, Brasseur believes that organizations need to prioritize data analytics and data-driven compliance to meet the expectations of regulatory bodies like the Department of Justice (DOJ). He emphasizes the importance of implementing data analytics components in compliance programs and the role of the chief compliance officer in setting the tone for the compliance department. Brasseur’s perspective underscores the evolving nature of compliance practices and the need for organizations to adapt to regulatory changes. Join Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur on this episode of the From the Editor’s Desk podcast to delve deeper into these insights.

Highlights Include:

  • FCPA Settlements: Insurance Brokers
  • Lifecore Biometrics Declination
  • Bianace
  • OpenAI, Sam Altman and Corporate Governance
  • Inside the Mind of the CCO
  • NFL corporate culture and firing of Frank Reich
  • NBA In-Season Tournament
  • 2023 NCAA Game of the Century-UM Beats OSU

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Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: December 8, 2023 – The Serpico at 50 Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • SEC Chief Accountant on what bothers him. (WSJ)
  • Should OpenAI change its corporate structure? (WSJ)
  • ABC boosts democracy. (Brookings)
  • Serpico at 50. (The Guardian)
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Because That's What Heroes Do

Because That’s What Heroes Do – Loki, Season 2, Episode 6 – Glorious Purpose

Get ready for an exciting new season of Because That’s What Heroes Do. In it, Tom and Megan review Loki, Season 2. In this episode, we discuss the penultimate Episode 6-Science Fiction, we reach the conclusion of this time-bending series.

In the sixth of six episodes of Loki-Season 2, viewers are treated to the full transformation of Loki, the God of Mischief, into a pivotal character responsible for the stability of the timeline has sparked a wave of speculation and anticipation for his role in future multiverse movies. Tom views Loki’s transformation as a significant and impressive development, speculating on the future of Loki’s character and the intriguing possibilities it presents. Megan found Loki’s journey and transformation to be well-executed and emotionally impactful, expressing hope for the character’s continued evolution, but also acknowledging the potential for further expansion of his story in the MCU. Join Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty as they delve deeper into the final episode of Loki Season 2 in the latest episode of the Because That’s What Heroes Do podcast.

Highlights:

  • The Profound Transformation of Loki
  • The Unbelievable and Gorgeous New TVA
  • Loki’s Unexpected Transformation and Multiverse Destiny

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Megan Dougherty

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Tom

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