sar-decision-qa

Review SAR decision files against regulatory rules and internal policies.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotb/second-line-financial-services --skill sar-decision-qa
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Skill: sar-decision-qa
Source: https://github.com/anotb/second-line-financial-services/tree/main/plugins/capability-plugins/financial-crime-governance/skills/sar-decision-qa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotb/second-line-financial-services --skill sar-decision-qa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires , and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and sector-overlays (resource) and firm-overlays (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill quality-reviews a SAR or no-SAR decision file and recommends actions, streamlining the review process and improving accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quality Review: Assess decision files against named SAR rules and FFIEC expectations.
  • Recommendations: Provide a routing recommendation based on findings and gaps.
  • Use Case: Imagine a BSA officer has closed a SAR decision and wants a quality review to ensure the decision is defensible. The Skill analyzes the decision file, identifies any material gaps, and recommends where the file should go next: no further action, re-open, escalate, etc.

Quick Start

Run the sar-decision-qa skill with the decision file 'example-sar-decision-file.pdf'.

Frequently Asked Questions about sar-decision-qa

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform a quality review on a SAR decision file?

The SAR quality review process evaluates decision files against FFIEC expectations and internal policies. It analyzes alert chronology, investigation steps, and disposition rationale to identify material gaps and recommend actions like no further action, re-open, or escalate.

What is included in a SAR or no-SAR decision file review?

A SAR decision file review includes reading alert chronology, investigation steps, evidence, disposition, rationale, posture, and confidentiality controls. The skill validates these components against named SAR rules and FFIEC expectations to ensure regulatory compliance.

Can I use this skill to review SAR decisions for financial crime compliance?

Yes, you can use this skill to review financial crime SAR decisions. It requires a SKILL.md file along with associated references, sector overlays, and firm overlays to accurately assess AML regulatory compliance and internal policy adherence.

What is the best way to automate BSA officer SAR quality assurance checks?

The best way to automate BSA officer SAR quality assurance is running this skill against your decision files. It streamlines the review process by producing QA findings and recommending routing actions like re-open or escalate based on identified material gaps.

When should I escalate a no-SAR decision file during a quality review?

You should escalate a no-SAR decision file when the quality review identifies material gaps in evidence, rationale, or posture. The skill provides a routing recommendation to escalate or re-open based on findings against named SAR rules and internal policies.