Risk & Audit
Continuous audit for public sector: Better visibility and accuracy start here
Discover how continuous audit transforms public sector oversight from periodic checks to real-time monitoring, enhancing visibility and risk management. Learn about the benefits of automation, analytics, and AI in creating an always-on audit environment that keeps organizations proactive and compliant. Elevate your audit practices and ensure accountability with Diligent's innovative solutions.
The World’s Most Ethical Boards: What top boards do differently
What truly distinguishes the world’s most ethical boards from their peers? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, ethics and compliance leaders Erica Salmon Byrne of Ethisphere and Neta Meidav of Diligent share new joint research on practices present in the world’s most ethical boardrooms. They explain how leading boards structure independence and diversity, use skills matrices, and oversee intangible assets like culture, reputation and brand.
Stronger public sector controls start with Circular A-123
Recent updates to OMB Circular A-123 elevate the importance of internal controls within federal agencies, emphasizing a more proactive, risk-informed approach to managing fraud, waste, and abuse. This shift not only affects compliance but also presents a unique opportunity for agencies to enhance their control systems and risk governance through continuous controls monitoring (CCM). Discover how these changes can empower public sector financial managers to improve oversight and accountability while leveraging modern technology.
Board AI use rises: Director Confidence Index June 2026
A new survey reveals a significant rise in generative AI adoption among U.S. public company directors, with 82% using the technology for board work in the past six months. However, most lack formal guidelines or oversight, raising concerns about legal and operational risks as AI's influence expands in corporate governance.
Quantum computing and the board: Managing risk, migration and opportunity
Quantum computing is no longer a distant theoretical concept—it is rapidly becoming a board-level issue. In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, quantum leader and cybersecurity expert Dr. Aaron Kemp explains what quantum computing is, how it differs from classical computing, and why it matters for corporate strategy and risk.
How AI and analytics help public sector audit do more with less
Discover how AI and advanced analytics are revolutionizing public sector audits, enabling professionals to achieve more with less. From automated data collection to real-time risk assessment, these innovative tools streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and ensure compliance, all while saving time and reducing costs. Transform your audit practice today with cutting-edge solutions designed for the complexities of public oversight.
Board-ready AI assurance: Turning complex AI risk into board decisions
Explore why AI assurance is a crucial board-level priority as organizations embed artificial intelligence into their operations. Understand the need for clear governance structures, risk management, and oversight in navigating the complexities of AI technology while preparing for regulatory demands like the EU AI Act.
From risk to readiness: 5 ways automation is transforming public sector audits
Discover how automation is revolutionizing public sector audits by streamlining workflows, reducing manual effort, and enhancing compliance. Learn five key ways technology empowers audit teams to maximize efficiency, uncover savings, and minimize risk, ultimately transforming the audit landscape for government agencies and higher education institutions.
Tech expertise in the boardroom: AI, risk and the “governance concert”
In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, board member and technologist Roosevelt Giles shares a practical roadmap for boards grappling with AI, cybersecurity, and the broader tech revolution reshaping corporate value. Giles explains why every CEO is now effectively a technology CEO—and why boards must rapidly catch up.
Agentic AI in the boardroom: A new governance frontier
Explore the transformative potential of agentic AI in governance as we explore its role in enhancing boardroom decision-making and navigating complex challenges. Discover how Diligent's AI Board Member can provide critical insights and diversify perspectives, all while emphasizing the importance of human judgment in the process.