OFAC to Retire Public File Transfer Protocol Server Next Year

The Office of Foreign Assets Control will retire its public-facing file transfer protocol (FTP) server next year to comply with updated Treasury Department security policies, the agency announced last week. OFAC said it’s “aware” many people use the server, which will be retired June 10, 2024, to automate their sanctions list data downloads, and is maintaining it for one more year “to allow users sufficient time to develop automation that utilizes the list content hosted on the agency's website.” The agency said users should contact O_F_A_C@treasury.gov for “technical support related to this decision.”