Background investigations for the NY State Banking Department must be completed by a licensed investigative agency approved by the State Banking Department in NY State.
According to the NY State Banking Department, no background report will be considered complete unless all of the information requested below is included in the investigative report.
Copy of a Personal credit history from one of the three major credit bureaus.
Federal civil & bankruptcy court search for at least the last 10 years.
Federal criminal record search.
County and/or statewide criminal record checks based on the counties in which the applicant has lived and worked and in all counties contiguous to those counties.
Educational records investigation.
Complete prior employment history investigation with supervisory and co-worker interviews plus company record information.
Professional and personal references (three of each, excluding relatives).
Search of the major national and international news, business news and wire services for any articles relating to the subject.
Check of appropriate regulatory agencies for any censures, violations, and litigation.
State driving record check for driving record history.
Judgment & lien filings in the county or counties of residence plus any contiguous counties in the last 10 years.
Licenses granted by any governmental agency or judicial body and indicate if they are still in good standing.
PROCEDURES AND COSTS
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FOR THE STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT:
