US Department of the Treasury Files associated with OFAC

·     SDN (Specially Designated Nationals).  This file contains the official name and information for the person or company that is being blocked.

·      ALT (Alternate Name File).  This file contains all the known alternate names that a particular SDN has used.

·      ADD (Address File).  This file contains all the known addresses that a particular SDN has used.

ISU-OFAC Software System Options

·      Update ISU with New OFAC Files: This selection will automatically dial into the ISU FTP Site and download the necessary files into the appropriate area within the ISU-OFAC System and log off. 

·       Search One Name: This selection will allow you to manually enter a company name or an individual name and search for matching name(s).  If there is a match, the system produces a report that shows all matching records and all SDN numbers associated with those matches.  It also displays all name and addresses that are associated with the SDN number(s).

·       Print Detail (One SDN Number): This selection will display all information associated with the SDN number you enter.  This includes all information contained in the SDN.ISU, ALT.ISU, and ADD.ISU files.

           Search : The ISU-OFAC System has the capability to receive files created by a non-ISU system and  check for matching names.  If there are matches, the system produces a report that shows all matching records and all SDN numbers associated with those matches.  It also displays all name and addresses that are associated with the SDN number(s).

If you determine there is an actual match

OFAC website:  http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/   This web site will provide you with the next steps required if you have a match.

 How OFAC file updates are handled

ISU is a registered OFAC notification company.  When there is a change, OFAC E-mails and informs ISU of changes and when they are effective.  ISU uses the files that are changed and updates the ISU files.  ISU will then E-Mail a designated individual in your organization.  That individual will then select Menu Item #1 in the ISU-OFAC System.  The system will automatically connect to the ISU FTP Site and download the necessary files into the appropriate area within the ISU-OFAC System.  The system is now up to date.  The frequency of updates is unknown.  For example, one month in 2003 had no updates and another month had five updates.