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Office of Inspector General (OIG-LEIE) - Exclusion List Search

What is it? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) maintains the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE). This database identifies individuals and entities that are sanctioned from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and all other federal healthcare programs. Exclusions are typically due to program-related fraud (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid), patient abuse, or licensing board actions.

How does it work? The OIG's LEIE provides a publicly accessible, searchable database. Users can enter the name of an individual or an entity to determine if they are currently excluded. For excluded entities, Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) are available to verify unique matches. Reinstated parties are promptly removed from the LEIE.

Who needs this search? Healthcare organizations, providers, and any company seeking to partner with or acquire entities within the healthcare sector. This search is critical for companies committed to combating fraud, waste, and abuse, and fostering quality, safety, and value in healthcare services.

Why run this search? Running the OIG-LEIE search provides crucial insight into whether a business entity (or its principals) has been sanctioned or excluded from federal healthcare programs due to fraud, patient abuse, or licensing issues. This is essential for compliance and risk mitigation in the healthcare industry.

System for Award Management (SAM) - Exclusions Search

What is it? The System for Award Management (SAM) is a U.S. government-wide portal that consolidates various systems used by the Federal government for acquisition and financial assistance processes (including contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements). It includes records of entities excluded from receiving federal awards.

How does it work? This search directly queries the SAM website for entities (and their principals) with exclusion records. An exclusion indicates that a party is debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible by any U.S. Federal agency from receiving federal contracts, subcontracts, and various types of federal assistance and benefits. The SAM database is continually updated and enables users to verify matches by entity name and Employer Identification Number (EIN) where available.

Who needs this search? Any company that contracts or seeks to contract with the U.S. Federal government, receives federal grants, or works as a subcontractor on federal projects. It's vital for companies committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in federal spending.

Why run this search? The SAM search provides critical insight into whether a business entity (or its key principals) is currently subject to an active exclusion or has been declared ineligible for federal contracts or awards by any U.S. Federal agency. This is essential for ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and mitigating financial and reputational risks.

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) - Sanctions List Search

What is it? The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury identifies individuals, groups, and entities designated under various sanctions programs. These designations target terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, those involved in weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and other threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economy.

How does it work? OFAC's Sanctions List Search tool uses "fuzzy logic" to look for potential matches against its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List and the broader Non-SDN Consolidated Sanctions List. This consolidated list includes various sub-lists targeting specific individuals and entities involved in sanctions evasion, sectoral sanctions, and those subject to financial institution or military company sanctions.

Who needs this search? Companies involved in international business, finance, or any sector where global compliance with U.S. sanctions programs is necessary. It's crucial for businesses conducting due diligence on potential partners, clients, or third-party vendors, particularly those with international ties.

Why run this search? The OFAC search is essential to identify if a business entity (or its associated individuals) is on a U.S. government sanctions list. This confirms whether the entity is authorized to conduct business within or with the U.S., helping to ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions laws and protect against engaging with prohibited parties, thereby mitigating severe legal and reputational risks.

Business Credit Search

What is it? The Verified First team runs a business credit report that will provide a company’s key credit score.  It will also provide basic company information such as: 

• Incorporation data
• Key personnel
• Sales
• Corporate linkage
• Parent
• Branches
• Debt and payment trends
• Trade payments
• Legal filings
• Tax liens
• Judgements
• Bankruptcies

How does it work? The business credit report is provided through the BCR website to show a company’s financial stability. It will also show corporate linkage, debt and payment trends, trade payments, and legal filings.

Who needs this search? Organizations that want a deeper, more thorough dive into a small business's financial creditworthiness.

Why run this search? A business credit report can be an essential tool for banks, lenders, suppliers and credit grantors in assessing the creditworthiness of small businesses. The information contained in a report can provide crucial details needed to make informed credit decisions. Business credit reports and scores can also be a measure of a company’s financial stability.

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please contact Verified First Client Services for assistance.

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