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Pre-Exam Process
Scope visitation Prepare request letter Review prior examination report and
workpapers Access BSA-reporting databases
and other sources Assess audit reports Review the bank’s BSA/AML risk
Assessment
Example of Requested Items – Suspicious Activity Reporting
Determine whether the bank uses a manual or automated account monitoring system
Request a list of the algorithms or rules used by the systems
Request copies of reports used for identification and monitoring of suspicious activity
Review any correspondence filed with federal law enforcement concerning the disposition of accounts reported for suspicious activity
Obtain copies of criminal subpoenas received by the bank
Example of Requested Items – Currency Transaction Reporting
Access to CTRs for the review period Access to internal reports used to
identify reportable currency transactions
List of products and services that may involve currency transactions
FFIEC Examination Manual
At a minimum, examiners are required to complete the following sections:
Scoping and Planning BSA/AML Risk Assessment BSA/AML Compliance Program Developing Conclusions and Finalizing the
Examination
Overview and Procedures
Core Examination Overview and Procedures serve as a platform for the BSA/AML exam and, for the most part, address legal and regulatory requirements of the BSA/AML compliance program.
Expanded Examination Overview and Procedures address specific LOBs, products, customers, or entities that may present unique challenges and exposures.
Examination Technique
Basic technique: Prior Exam Issue Audit P/P Interview Process Review through “Walkthrough” Transaction Testing Gaps? Cause?
Transaction Testing: - Objective: To assess the internal controls and risk management processes. - All examinations require transaction testing (should be risk-based)
When to Expand the Exam…
Significant deficiencies Increase in high-risk activities Lack of controls or oversight Transactions to/from money laundering
“havens” Employee fraud Use of suspense account to obscure
transactions Change in business focus that seems
inconsistent with the institution’s size, location, or strategic goals
Post Exam Process
Divided in sections:– Formulating Conclusions– Preparing the BSA/AML Comments
for the ROE– Preparing an Appropriate
Supervisory Response