Compliance Publications

630 - ACH Audit Guide for Third-Party Service Providers & Third-Party Senders

Electronic Version

The ACH Audit Guide for Third-Party Service Providers and Third-Party Senders is a publication designed to assist the third-party in completing an annual ACH audit as required by the Nacha Operating Rules. This is a working document that will walk you through the steps of completing an ACH Rules Compliance Audit along with reviewing sound business practices, related compliance areas, online banking products, and government benefit payments. An audit preparation checklist is included to assist in gathering information needed for review. The document includes tools to help the auditor understand ACH participants, payment applications, and recent revisions to the Nacha Operating Rules. Electronic Version



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585 - ACH Audit Workbook

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Regulators and the ACH Rules require all financial institutions to conduct an ACH Compliance Audit annually. If you are conducting your audit internally, this fully interactive workbook will eliminate guesswork and guide you through the process. The 2023 edition of our ACH Audit Workbook includes a new section and questions related to recent ACH Rules changes pertaining to Micro-Entries. Other minor enhancements have been made to the workbook to improve process flow and content quality. Instructions for use are included. Upon completion of the workbook pages, a summary report is generated to help you quickly identify and prioritize changes to reduce risk. (2023)
 
This publication is copyrighted and purchase is good for one download/use. Contact Member Support for pricing on multiple downloads. This publication is formatted as a PDF document. Users must have access to Adobe Reader.
 
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR INTERNAL USE BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ONLY. EACH PURCHASE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY A SINGLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.


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431 - ACH Compliance Manual - 11th Edition

An essential tool to ensure compliance with the Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines, the 11th edition offers crisp insights into authorizations, processing and more from Nacha’s subject matter experts. Stay current with recent Rule changes on Micro-Entries and Third-Party Sender shifts and authorization updates. Whether you’re new to the payments industry or a seasoned professional, this offering simplifies complexities, provides insightful compliance tips, and includes a glossary and references to other valuable resources. Buy now to seamlessly grasp the Rules’ impact on all ACH Network participants.

This manual is an invaluable tool for any candidate studying for the AAP or APRP exams and for those preparing for ACH annual audits or examinations by regulatory agencies. 



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ACH Origination Agreement (SFE)

Electronic Format

 

This sample agreement, in a Word document format, includes critical terms and conditions that should be addressed in a legal agreement between a financial institution and its originators. There are numerous blanks and fields that should be completed and appropriately formatted before using this Agreement. Please remember that all contracts and agreements should be reviewed and modified where necessary by your legal counsel to be consistent with the specific needs or operations of your institution.

Format: Electronic



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ACH Origination Agreement Checklist for FI's

Electronic Version

This checklist may be used as a resource when drafting your ACH Origination Agreement. The topics included in the checklist are general topics that may not be consistent with the way your Financial Institution operations. This checklist may not appropriately address all the laws or regulations specific to the state where your Financial Institution is locates and is not intended to constitute legal advice.



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ACH Origination Third-Party Sender Agreement (SFE)

Electronic Format

 

This sample agreement, in a Word document format, includes critical terms and conditions that should be addressed in a legal agreement between a financial institution and a Third-Party Sender. There are numerous blanks and fields that should be completed and appropriately formatted before using this Agreement. Please remember that all contracts and agreements should be reviewed and modified where necessary by your legal counsel to be consistent with the specific needs or operations of your institution.



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ACH Policies & Procedures Guide

Electronic Format

Don't go into your next examination with incomplete policies and procedures! The 2024 ACH Policies & Procedures Guide is a comprehensive template built for financial institutions. There has yet to be as complete a set of policies, procedures, and supplements available to DFIs for ACH. The expert authors believe strongly that sample policies are not effective therefore this Guide allows for personalization in each area that a financial institution should make a business decision. Customization is easy in this electronic format. (Electronic Version Only)

Format: Electronic

Please Note: This product will be available in mid-March 2024.



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ACH Policies & Procedures Guide - 2024 Revisions

Electronic Format

The 2024 ACH Policies & Procedures Guide document is an updated addendum for the Nacha Operating Rules changes effective 2024. This document can be used with the Policy & Procedure Guide previously purchased to update your policies & procedures. (Electronic Version only)

Format: Electronic

Please Note: This product will be available in mid-March 2024.



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414 - ACH Risk Management Handbook, 8th Edition

A Comprehensive Guide to Mitigating Risk

ACH participants must take action to control risk in any payment system - including the ACH Network. The 8th edition provides the latest information on Nacha's strategies to identify and mitigate risks and provides recommendations for developing an effective risk management program for any organization involved in the creation or processing of ACH transactions. The threats to ACH payments are not unique to the ACH Network and the lessons learned can be applied to create a holistic payments risk management program. In addition, case studies are included in each chapter to offer realistic examples to assist you in evaluating and implementing your risk management program. This manual is an invaluable tool for individuals building or improving the Risk Management programs at their organization and for candidates studying for the AAP or APRP exams.



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686 - AgreementsNow! Business Online Bkg Cash Mgmt Master Svc Agmt

One master agreement that covers all your payments products eliminates the need for separate agreements that must be signed and filed for each service! This electronic document contains a modifiable Business Online Banking and Cash Management Service Master Agreement in Microsoft Word that captures what should be in every service agreement. You append further information using the multiple product schedules that are include on the document, but only the Master Agreement needs to be signed. Product schedules included on the document are:

  • ACH Origination including sample credit policy, authorization forms, and more
  • ACH Block-Filter
  • Account Reconciliation including full, partial, and range
  • Lockbox including retail, wholesale, and "wholetail"
  • Line of Credit Sweep
  • Money Market Sweep
  • Positive Pay
  • Remote Deposit Capture including RDC, checklist
  • Wire Transfer

The ACH, Remote Deposit Capture, and Wire Transfer agreements are also structured for stand-alone use if needed. The contents and price make this a very cost-effective package for your payments product program!

 



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539 - Guide for Completing a Third-Party Sender ACH Risk Assessment

Electronic Version

The Guide for Completing a Third-Party ACH Risk Assessment is a publication designed to assist in completing a step-by-step assessment. Each Third-Party Sender is required to perform a risk assessment of their ACH activities and implement a risk management program in accordance with the requirements of the Nacha Operating Rules. Individual sections within the document address: risk management systems & controls, credit risk, high-risk activities and direct access to the ACH Operator, compliance and transaction risk, vendor & third-party management, information technology & information security, and business continuity. A pre-assessment checklist and guide directions are included to assist the assessor. The document includes tools to help the assessor understand ACH participants and payment applications. Electronic Version

2024 Version Available Mid-March



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538 - Guide for Completing Your ACH Risk Assessment

Electronic Version

The 2023 Guide for Completing Your ACH Risk Assessment is a publication designed to assist financial institutions in completing a step-by-step assessment. Each financial institution is required to perform a risk assessment of its ACH activities and implement a risk management program in accordance with the requirements of its regulators. Individual sections within the document address: risk management systems and controls, credit risk, high-risk activities and direct access to the ACH Operator, compliance and transaction risk, vendor and third-party management, information technology and information security, and business continuity. A pre-assessment checklist and guide directions are included to assist the assessor. The document includes tools to help the assessor understand ACH participants and payment applications. 

This publication is copyrighted and purchase is good for one download/use. Contact Member Support for pricing on multiple downloads. This publication is formatted as a PDF document. Users must have access to Adobe Reader.
 
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR INTERNAL USE BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ONLY. EACH PURCHASE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY A SINGLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.


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564 - ODFI Audit Checklists for Originators & Third-Party Senders

Electronic Version -

This tool contains a series of ODFI Audit checklists providing an efficient tool for ODFIs to gauge their Originators/Third-Party Senders understanding and compliance to the ACH Rules. These checklists can be completed by financial institution staff or sent to the Originator and/or Third-Party to complete on its own then return to the ODFI. Each Audit Checklist is a fillable PDF form for each type of ACH application. Complete or send the forms that are specific to the ACH services your institution originates.

 

 



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544 - ODFI Risk Management Guide

Electronic Version

The purpose of this guide is to provide an easy to comprehend understanding of the risks of the ODFI (Originating Depository Financial Institution). It is designed to assist users with identifying and mitigating ODFI risk when operating in the ACH environment.

This guide contains the following attachments:

  • 20-page ODFI Risk Management Guide
  • ODFI Risk Management Checklist
  • ACH Origination Approval Form
  • ACH Exposure Limit Change Request Form
  • ACH Originator Signature Agreement
  • Company ACH Transmittal Letter
  • ACH Origination Activity Review Form
  • ACH File Confirmation Form
  • ACH Security Framework Guidance and Checklists

 



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200 - Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) Corporate Self Assessment

Electronic Version

Don't have time to conduct an annual onsite audit on all your corporate RDC customers? The RDC Corporate Self Assessment is your answer! This self assessment can be distributed to all your RDC business customers to complete at their own pace. Their answers to the assessment's basic "Yes or No" questions, will provide you with the insight you need on the customer's RDC operations to identify areas of risk and training opportunities.

The RDC Corporate Self Assessment is provided in an electronic format to allow for your unique customization and for the distribution to multiple RDC customers.

 



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456 - Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) Service Agreement - Corporate

Electronic Version

This sample agreement includes critical terms and conditions that should be addressed between your financial institution and your business RDC users. Please remember that all contracts and agreements should be reviewed by legal counsel prior to implementation. 



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515 - Remote Deposit Capture Risk Assessment Workbook

Electronic Version

Updated to include Mobile Remote Deposit risks, this comprehensive, easy-to-use Remote Deposit Capture Risk Assessment Workbook is designed to assist Financial Institutions in addressing remote deposit capture risk. The Workbook content mirrors the FFIEC Remote Deposit Capture Risk Management Guidance. The Remote Deposit Capture Risk Assessment Workbook guides you in completing the step-by-step risk assessment. User-friendly worksheet questions are easily answered with Yes/No and include room for comments, along with a designated action plan to assist you in developing a comprehensive RDC risk management program. Operations staff, risk managers, compliance officers as well as audit personnel will find this workbook a useful tool. 

This publication is copyrighted and purchase is good for one download/use. Contact Member Support for pricing on multiple downloads. This publication is formatted as a PDF document. Users must have access to Adobe Reader.
 
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR INTERNAL USE BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ONLY. EACH PURCHASE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY A SINGLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.


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432E - Revised Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A and the ACH System (4th Edition)

via App (Adobe-based ebook)

The refreshed 4th Edition contains new statistic and evaluates the impact of the UCC 4A on security procedures, bank/corporate agreements, recommended contractual provisions, errors, unauthorized entries and more. Includes Article 4A (law unchanged) with staff commentary. For financial institutions and corporations that handle ACH wholesale credits.



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432 - Revised Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A and the ACH System (4th Edition)

Print (hard copy book)

The refreshed 4th Edition contains new statistic and evaluates the impact of the UCC 4A on security procedures, bank/corporate agreements, recommended contractual provisions, errors, unauthorized entries and more. Includes Article 4A (law unchanged) with staff commentary. For financial institutions and corporations that handle ACH wholesale credits.



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425G - Stop Payment Fillable PDF Form

Electronic Version -

Our comprehensive and convenient Stop Payment Request Form provides concise explanations on stop payment requests for single or recurring entries to consumer accounts; stop payment requests on paper items; and stop payment requests for entries to non-consumer accounts.

ePay's fillable PDF Stop Pay form can be completed online or emailed to the accountholder for them to fill out and send back to you. Includes a detailed companion document to facilitate your compliant handling of stop payment requests.

 



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511 - Third-Party Senders & the ACH Network (4th Edition)

This 4th Edition update provides a review of the variations in legal requirements and processing obligations relating to the origination of ACH entries when a Third-Party Sender is involved in the origination of transactions through the ACH Network. This edition reflects the latest Nacha Operating Rules changes, offers real-world examples of Third-Party Sender relationships, and includes sound business practices, risk management topics and a checklist of issues to be addressed by ODFIs, Originators, and Third-Party Senders in processing agreements. Third-Party Senders and ODFIs partnering with and managing these organizations will benefit from the information discussed.



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519 - AgreementsNow! Third-Party Service Provider Agreement

Electronic Version -

As originators look to use third-party service providers for their ACH needs, the ODFI needs to ensure that all parties are informed and accountable for their obligations under the rules, regulations, and laws governing ACH. This product is designed to provide a comprehensive service agreement between ODFI, the originator, and the third-party service provider. The electronic document contains a customizable Microsoft Word document that includes critical terms and conditions between these parties.



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420 - Wire Transfer Risk Assessment and Audit of Internal Controls Guide

The Wire Transfer Risk Assessment and Audit of Internal Controls Guide is a publication designed to assist financial institutions in completing a review of their wire transfer internal controls. Individual sections within the document include risk management controls and oversight; regulatory compliance and transaction risk, vendor management and contingency planning, information technology and security, and credit risk. An assessment questionnaire and guide directions are included to assist the auditor. The document includes tools to help the auditor understand the legal framework of wire transfers.

This publication is copyrighted and purchase is good for one download/use. Contact Member Support for pricing on multiple downloads. This publication is formatted as a PDF document. Users must have access to Adobe Reader.
 
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR INTERNAL USE BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ONLY. EACH PURCHASE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY A SINGLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

 



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426G - Written Statement Fillable PDF Form

Electronic Version -

The most thorough and convenient WSUD there is! RDFIs are required to obtain a completed Written Statement of Unauthorized Debit (WSUD) from a Receiver before returning a debit entry because it was unauthorized; the authorization was revoked; the item was not initiated in accordance with the terms of the authorization; or the item was improperly initiated according to requirements of the Nacha Operating Rules.

ePay's fillable PDF WSUD form contains clear and concise descriptions about why the item is being returned and what return reason code to use in each situation. The form can be completed online or emailed to the Receiver for them to fill out and send back to you. Includes a detailed companion document to ensure you are compliant for all R05, R07, R10, R11, R51, and R53 returns.

Format: PDF



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