compliance examination
[/kəmˈplaɪəns ɪɡˈzæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: compliance examinations
exame de conformidade
1. A formal inspection or audit conducted to verify that an organization, individual, or process adheres to applicable laws, regulations, standards, or contractual obligations
The bank underwent a compliance examination to ensure it followed all federal banking regulations.
O banco foi submetido a um exame de conformidade para garantir que seguisse todos os regulamentos bancários federais.
2. An official review by regulatory authorities to assess adherence to established rules and requirements in a specific industry or sector
The healthcare facility passed the compliance examination with no violations found.
A instituição de saúde passou no exame de conformidade sem violações encontradas.
In both Brazil and the USA, compliance examinations are critical in regulated industries such as banking, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. They reflect the importance placed on regulatory adherence and institutional accountability. In Brazil, these examinations are often conducted by the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil), CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários), and ANS (Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar), while in the USA, they are conducted by agencies such as the SEC, Federal Reserve, and FDA.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass a compliance examination
fail a compliance examination
undergo a compliance examination
conduct a compliance examination
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