Policy Issues
Financial Sanctions
Financial sanctions restrict certain transactions or access to assets for designated parties. This section provides simple explanations of the most commonly referenced sanctions tools and links to official OFAC resources.
Topics
SDN List
What the SDN List is and how it is typically used for screening.
Consolidated Sanctions List
How the consolidated list supports compliance workflows.
Sanctions List Search Tool
How users search for names and verify possible matches.
Additional Sanctions Lists
Other lists and how restrictions may differ across programs.
OFAC Recent Actions
Why updates matter and how compliance teams monitor changes.
Programs and Country Information
How program pages summarize authorities, restrictions, and guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How FAQs clarify interpretation and common scenarios.
Civil Penalties and Enforcement
How enforcement guidance is used to improve compliance programs.
Contact OFAC
Ways to reach OFAC for licensing questions and compliance help.
Official OFAC Site
Official materials are published at ofac.treasury.gov.