McKinsey’s chronic compliance failure: A case study in corporate complicity

City Leaders, Residents Voice Opposition to Bill Revamping BWWB as It Heads to the Senate Floor - BirminghamWatch

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, who also is running for Birmingham mayor, speaks during her town hall on a bill to restructure the BWWB. (Photo by Olivia McMurrey) The Alabama Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a bill that would wipe out the current Birmingham Water Works Board of Directors and restructure how board members are appointed, giving the city of Birmingham much less representation. If the Senate approves the bill, the House of Re…

McKinsey’s chronic compliance failure: A case study in corporate complicity

The McKinsey case forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about the behaviour of multinationals operating in governance-compromised jurisdictions. It is easy for firms to speak the language of ethics and integrity from glass towers in New York or London. But it is at the coalface, when ethical...

Birmingham Water Works chair didn’t disclose family ties: Ethics complaint

The chairwoman of the Birmingham Water Works Board failed to disclose family ties to groups that received $40,000 in grants, according to a new complaint filed with the Alabama ethics commission.

Birmingham Water Works makes case to senators considering restructuring board of directors

The Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee approved a bill making changes to the make up, operation, and procedures of certain municipal water