Vendor validation

RPA can be scheduled to run in unattended mode. Upon initiation, the automation downloads the list of blacklisted vendors from the OIG website in CSV format. After retrieving the file, the process compares vendor records from FSM against those in the OIG exclusion list. If a name match is found, the automation further validates the vendor using the associated TAX ID or SSN to ensure accurate identification before updating the OIG Exclusion Status on the vendor in FSM.

Once the automation run is complete, these fields for blacklisted vendors identified in FSM are updated accordingly.
  • OIG Exclusion Status
  • Last OIG Validation Date

OIG Exclusion status definitions

These are the OIG Exclusion status definitions:
  • Matched: This status is rarely assigned. It indicates that the vendor name in FSM matches a name on the OIG exclusion list; however, the process was unable to complete successfully due to an unexpected issue and was terminated before full verification.
  • Matched No: This status means the vendor’s name in FSM matches a name found on the OIG exclusion list, but the SSN or TAX ID does not match, indicating a potential false positive.
  • Match Verified: This status confirms a complete match, both the vendor’s name and the SSN/TAX ID in FSM align with the information listed on the OIG exclusion list.