Internal Reporting
/ɪnˈtɜːrnəl rɪˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which employees or members of an organization report violations, misconduct, or compliance issues internally rather than to external authorities.
The company has a robust internal reporting system to handle claims of workplace harassment.
- (n.) The periodic communication of financial, operational, or compliance information within an organization for monitoring and decision-making purposes.
Internal reporting of quarterly results helps the board assess business performance promptly.
Forms
- internal reporting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, internal reporting often relates to compliance and whistleblowing frameworks and is distinct from external reporting to regulators or the public.
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