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About Orange Tree

Orange Tree enables companies to hire faster and easier with a full suite of customizable screening solutions. Our advanced technology speeds up and simplifies your screening process while our U.S. based support offers a personalized service. Our business is focused on finding ways to help you be successful.

The Orange Tree Difference

Fast Results

With our advanced technology, background checks start in 3 seconds.

Dedicated Support

FCRA certified, US-based, and English speaking client and candidate support.

Mobile Portal

Our mobile-optimized candidate platform makes data entry easy from any device.

Hire Candidates Faster

The competition for qualified candidates is fierce. Orange Tree’s fast and easy background screening ensures you hire the best.

Fast Results

With our advanced technology, background checks start in 3 seconds.

Candidate Experience

Our mobile-optimized platform makes data entry easy from any device.

Dedicated Support

FCRA certified, US-based, and English speaking client and candidate support.

Integrated Compliance

We manage consent forms and automate the adverse action process at the local level in 180+ states and municipalities.

Orange Tree Resources

Complimentary candidate handouts, easy to use technology, sample forms, and a robust online knowledge base to help you get started with Orange Tree.

Background Screen

Background Screen + Drug Test

Disclosure and Authorization

Adverse Action

Support Team

Please reach out to us via phone or email if you have any questions about setting up your account or your background screening program with Orange Tree

Monica Strunc

Director of Implementation
(952) 358-7133
mstrunc@otes.com

Contact

Service Name Comparisons

Orange Tree Service Name = Address History Locator
Vericon Service Name = Address History & Identity Check

Description: The Address History Locator service derives names (including AKA’s or aliases) and addresses associated with a candidate’s Social Security number, sourced from a proprietary database.

Orange Tree Service Name = Credit
Vericon Service Name = Credit

Description: A Consumer Credit Report is an “Employment” credit report from one of the major credit bureaus. The report may include information on the following: current/past trade accounts, current/past lines of credit, bankruptcy, accounts in collection, payment history, addresses and names associated with the consumer, other inquiries into the Candidate’s credit history, limited information about the consumer’s employment history. An “Employment” credit report does not include a credit score. An employer’s use of credit information for employment is subject to applicable state law limitations.

Orange Tree Service Name = National Criminal Record Search (NCRS)
Vericon Service Name = National Offense Database

Description: The National Criminal Records Search (NCRS) compiles information from various sources. If a record is located from the National Criminal Records Search (NCRS) during the background screening process, A confirming search at the jurisdictional level is completed to confirm the record.

Orange Tree Service Name = Criminal Sex Offender Search (SOR)
Vericon Service Name = National Sex Offender Search

Description: The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) service is a proprietary database search of records sourced from state sexual offender registries from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. A confirming search at the state source and/or jurisdictional level is completed to confirm the record.

Orange Tree Service Name = Driving
Vericon Service Name = Motor Vehicle Report

Description: Validation of the driver’s license number provided by the candidate, as well as driving history in the state of issue. Information varies state by state, but generally includes violations in the last three years and confirmation of the name on the license, issue date, expiration date and class of license. Note that special forms may be required.

Orange Tree Service Name = Criminal (County 7 year)
Vericon Service Name = County Offense

Description: A seven-year search of a local state court or a statewide court or police repository for all available felony and misdemeanor records including convictions, deferred records, pending records, failure to appear and warrant information (as allowed by state and federal law).

Orange Tree Service Name = Criminal (Statewide 7 year)
Vericon Service Name = Statewide Offense

Description: A seven-year search of a statewide court system or police repository for all available felony and misdemeanor records including convictions, deferred records, pending records, failure to appear and warrant information (as allowed by state and federal law). Statewide Criminal Records Searches are done on an “as available” basis as not all states have a publicly accessible repository, provide timely access or full and accurate records.

Orange Tree Service Name = Criminal (Federal 7 year)
Vericon Service Name = Offense Federal

Description: A seven-year search of the of a federal criminal district court using the same online repositories utilized by the federal court clerks.

Orange Tree Service Name = County and Federal Civil Court Records Searches
Vericon Service Name = Civil County

Description: A seven-year search of a Civil court to identify lawsuits, judgments, tax liens or federal civil bankruptcy filings, depending on the type of service being run (County Civil Records Search vs. Federal Civil Records Search). Orange Tree offers clients two different Civil Court Records Searches: County and Federal. These compile records from the applicable county/federal courthouse or by the same repository utilized by the court clerk.

Orange Tree Service Name = Fraud and Abuse Control Information Service Level 3
Vericon Service Name = Healthcare Exclusions & Board Actions

Description: The Fraud and Abuse Control Information System (FACIS®) is a proprietary database that consists of publicly available records of sanctions and adverse actions taken in the healthcare field. Companies and organizations in the healthcare industry have specific obligations regarding compliance with state and federal regulations on hiring. These services are available for monitoring or rechecks.

Orange Tree Service Name = Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)
Vericon Service Name = OFAC/Patriot Act

Description: The OFAC service searches the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, maintained by the United States Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The SDN List includes individuals and companies owned, controlled by or acting for or on behalf of targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups and entities such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific. Individuals and companies included on the SDN list have had their assets blocked and US persons are generally prohibited from employing or doing business with them.

Orange Tree Service Name = Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Vericon Service Name = OIG Exclusions

Description: The List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) is a database of individuals and entities that are not allowed to receive payment by specified federal healthcare programs (including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid). The basis for an individual or entity to be included in the LEIE list include but are not limited to: program-related fraud, patient abuse, some licensing board actions, default on Health Education Assistance loans. The LEIE is maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Orange Tree Service Name = Education
Vericon Service Name = Education

Description: Confirmation of the claimed degree, diploma (or GED) or certificate obtained or attended, as reported by the candidate. In addition, attendance dates, graduation date and major (or field of study) may be verified. At least three valid attempts are made. An attempt is valid when there is reason to believe the correct entity has been contacted.

Orange Tree Service Name = Employment
Vericon Service Name = Employment

Description: Confirmation of claimed employment as reported by the candidate or as requested by the Client. In addition, employment dates, and title may be verified. Employment verification records are first requested from The Work Number®, and results are reported for all present and past employments returned from The Work Number® within 7 years, pass-through fees apply. Employment not verified by The Work Number® are then verified through other legitimate means. At least four valid attempts are made. An attempt is valid when there is reason to believe the correct entity has been contacted.