Today, OFAC is releasing the second episode of its “Introduction to OFAC” web series, a series of short videos created to provide viewers with a high-level introduction on the fundamentals of OFAC and sanctions implementation. This episode, available here, introduces viewers to OFAC sanctions programs and provides an explanation of blocking and non-blocking sanctions. The first episode in this series is available here. For more information on this video series, please see this blog post from OFAC Director Andrea Gacki and Deputy Director Bradley Smith.
Introduction to OFAC Series – Episode 1: The Office of Foreign Assets Control – This is the first episode of the Introduction to OFAC Series. This episode introduces viewers to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), its place within the U.S. government, history, mission, and relationship with the public. The information in this video is for training purposes only. It does not have the force of law, and does not supplement or modify the statutes, regulations, executive orders, or other authorities that govern sanctions administered by OFAC. The information in this video is subject to change and is only current as of July 28, 2023.