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Public sector risk and audit leaders discussing Diligent Internal Controls for Circular A-123

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· 6 min read

Stronger public sector controls start with Circular A-123

By Katja Freeman

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.

Business meeting

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· Jun 25, 2026

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: Embera Partners on activism in the DACH region

By Kinga Neumann

Deals in dispute

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· Jun 25, 2026

· 4 min read

Deals in dispute: Why transaction readiness now means activism readiness

By Josh Black

CoSec meeting preparing for mandatory software filing

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· Jun 22, 2026

· 8 min read

Preparing for mandatory software filing: What company secretaries need to do before April 2028

By April Skipp

Prepare your company secretaries for the upcoming shift to mandatory software filing by April 2028. This blog outlines essential steps to ensure compliance and maintain governance amidst technological changes, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between finance and CoSec teams to protect vital approval processes. Discover how to navigate these changes effectively with Diligent Entities.

Board meeting discussing company records

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· Jun 19, 2026

· 4 min read

Why boards need clearer visibility into company records

By Dottie Schindlinger

Discover why boards must enhance their visibility into company records to avoid governance issues. As pressures rise and manual processes dominate, ensuring accurate and timely insights into subsidiaries and legal entities can transform oversight from mere compliance to strategic decision-making. Explore the key questions boards should ask to uncover potential risks and improve governance intelligence.

A board chair viewing a board meeting agenda template

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· Jun 19, 2026

· 24 min read

Board agenda: A complete guide with free templates and best practices

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

A practical board agenda guide for corporate, nonprofit and public sector boards with strategic frameworks, free templates and AI-powered tools.

Diligent Minute Latest insights and news for mission-driven boards

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· Jun 19, 2026

· 4 min read

What high-performing boards do before meetings

By Ellen Glasgow

Read our latest Diligent Minute newsletter: this month our public sector Elevate Award winner, resources for board training, and more

Team mates discussing best ai legal analysis tools for general counsel

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· Jun 18, 2026

· 16 min read

The best AI legal analysis tools for general counsel in 2026

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

A governance-first guide to the best AI legal analysis tools for general counsel in 2026. Evaluate platforms by accuracy, confidentiality, defensibility and oversight.

Team mates discussing ai meeting minutes generator

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· Jun 18, 2026

· 11 min read

AI meeting minutes generator: What governance teams need to know before automating board documentation

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn how AI meeting minutes generators work, what governance teams must evaluate and how to implement them compliantly.

Team mates discussing fraud analytics software, fraud detection software, enterprise fraud management software

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· Jun 18, 2026

· 16 min read

Fraud analytics software for audit and risk teams: how to choose the best platform

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

How to choose fraud analytics software for audit, risk and finance teams. Covers full-population testing, continuous monitoring, AI analytics and evaluation criteria.

People in business meeting

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· Jun 18, 2026

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: An uneasy balancing act for Australia’s two-strikes rule

By Antoinette Giblin

Director Confidence Index Jun 2026 AI Use

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· Jun 17, 2026

· 5 min read

Board AI use rises: Director Confidence Index June 2026

By Melanie Nolen

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.

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