Much is currently being written about the Supreme Court’s decision on the Honest Services Law in fraud prosecution. I want to focus on the title of this law and what we can learn from it. If you want honest service, find an honest person! This ties directly into the human element of risk concept and the internal controls and seat belt concept. People commit fraud, and no control by itself will prevent a dishonest person from stealing, if that is what they intend to do.
Use the tools and contacts at your disposal to ensure those you transact with, vote for, and employ are trustworthy. Character does matter.