Financial Institution Data Match Program
Dear Utah Financial Institutions:
Thank you for your participation in the Financial Institution Data Match (FIDM) program. The purpose of this packet is to inform you of the FIDM requirements, timelines and recent changes. I look forward to working with you in the FIDM program.
Inside you will find a FIDM Agreement and the necessary forms. Please read through this information and decide which submission method works best for your institution. These documents should help answer questions you may have concerning the program and prepare you for the implementation phase. I have also included the specification layouts and data requirements for each matching method.
The Office of Recovery Services prefers that the majority of institutions implement a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) data transfer method because this is the most economical, simple and secure method of data transmission. Other methods for submitting the information are also included in the Financial Data Match Specifications Handbook. Please review the enclosed Financial Data Match Specifications Handbook for details regarding available methods of submission for transfer of data.
Also, note that each institution is required to complete and return the FIDM Agreement and necessary forms. As part of changes made in 2006, the FIDM agreement now has a three year term. If your institution retains a new vendor or merges with another institution within the three year period, your institution will be required to complete a new FIDM Agreement.
Again, thank you for your participation in the Financial Institutions Data Match Program. The Utah FIDM program has proven to be an effective means of recovering court-ordered child support for Utah's children. Nationally, the continued cooperation of financial institutions results each quarter in many thousands of matches and account seizures leading to substantial support collections for children. If you have any questions about the program, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Susan Bowman
FIDM Program Specialist
Office of Recovery Services
orsfidm@utah.gov
(801) 294-0988
Links to FIDM Agreement and other Forms