Avvocato Vecce – Studio Legale a Palermo

Analysis of business processes and areas exposed to liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001

Risk assessment is the preliminary stage for developing or updating a truly effective 231 Organisational Model. It makes it possible to identify the company activities in which conduct relevant to the entity’s liability may occur, by analysing processes, functions, delegated powers, relationships with third parties and the controls already in place.

The purpose is to avoid generic models and build a system that reflects the company’s actual structure. The analysis helps determine where the risk is concrete, which safeguards are already in place and which organisational, procedural or documentary measures need to be introduced.

Activities covered

Why it matters

Avoiding generic models

The 231 compliance system is built around the company’s actual structure, rather than on standard or pre-packaged templates.

Identifying priorities

The assessment distinguishes concrete risk areas from merely theoretical ones

Strengthening internal controls

It brings to light untracked workflows, undefined responsibilities and missing procedures

Supporting the entity’s defence

A proper risk assessment helps document the consistency between the organisational model and the company’s actual operations

FAQ

What is a 231 risk assessment?
It is the analysis of the company’s activities in which conduct relevant to the entity’s liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001 may occur. It is used to identify sensitive areas, risk profiles and the organisational safeguards that need to be adopted.
Yes. Without a preliminary risk assessment, the model may remain generic and poorly aligned with the company’s actual structure.
Yes, especially if the model is outdated, has not been revised, or no longer reflects the company’s current organisation.
No. It may also cover workplace safety, environmental matters, corporate offences, tax offences, cyber-related offences, suppliers, consultants, procurement processes and financial flows.
The company receives a map of sensitive areas, an identification of the relevant risks, an analysis of the safeguards already in place and an action plan for the measures to be adopted.

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