A compliance officer discovers that a regional manager approved an undisclosed cash payment to a local permit officer to accelerate a construction license. The most appropriate immediate next step is to:
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A
Terminate the regional manager and close the matter internally
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B
Preserve all relevant documents, conduct a privileged internal investigation, and consult with legal counsel about disclosure obligations
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C
Issue a company-wide memo prohibiting all future cash payments
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D
Reimburse the permit officer to avoid further entanglement