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Government ACH Payments: The Rules Beyond the Nacha Operating Rules

The Nacha Rules are only part of the story. Learn how the Green Book governs federal ACH payments and discover the practical knowledge every bank and credit union needs to process government payments accurately, reduce risk, and strengthen ACH expertise.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

INSTRUCTOR

Kevin Olsen

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$299.00 or 1 Token

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Most ACH professionals know the Nacha Operating Rules, but government ACH payments introduce an additional layer of requirements that financial institutions cannot afford to overlook. From Social Security benefits and federal payroll to tax refunds, vendor payments, and reclamations, the Green Book provides the guidance that helps financial institutions process federal ACH payments accurately while reducing operational and compliance risk.

In this highly practical session, the Payments Professor translates the Green Book into real-world operational guidance. Rather than simply reviewing regulations, attendees will learn how the rules apply to everyday situations, discover common mistakes that create unnecessary risk, and gain practical strategies for handling government ACH payments with greater confidence.

Along the way, attendees will also pick up valuable insights into topics frequently tested on the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) exam. Whether you're preparing for the exam or simply looking to strengthen your ACH expertise, you'll leave with knowledge you can apply immediately at your institution.

What You'll Learn

After attending this session, you'll be able to:

  • Understand the purpose of the Green Book and how it complements the Nacha Operating Rules.
  • Navigate the unique requirements governing federal government ACH payments.
  • Recognize how benefit payments, tax refunds, federal payroll, and agency payments differ from commercial ACH transactions.
  • Manage Notices of Death, Reclamations, Returns, and other government exceptions with greater confidence.
  • Reduce operational, compliance, and fraud risk when processing federal ACH payments.
  • Apply Green Book guidance to everyday operational decisions.
  • Reinforce key concepts that frequently appear on the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) exam.

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for ACH operations professionals, electronic payments specialists, deposit and payments operations managers, compliance and risk professionals, treasury management staff, operations leaders, trainers, and anyone responsible for processing, managing, or overseeing ACH transactions within a bank or credit union.

It is also an excellent opportunity for Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) candidates who want to strengthen their understanding of government ACH payments while reinforcing key concepts that may appear on the AAP exam.

Kevin Olsen

Instructor Bio


Among his many certifications, Kevin is an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP), an Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP), an NCP (National Check Payments Certification) as well as an NCP Certified Trainer and a Certified High-Performance Coach (CHPC), and holds a masters in industrial organizational psychology from Liberty University.


Kevin Olsen is the Payments Professor bringing enthusiasm and motivation to presentations. Viewing the world as a classroom which is exemplified in the professor’s “edutainment” (when education is motivating, informative, and fun) style of training as he seeks to educate and inform all on the latest developments and trends in the fascinating world of electronic payments. Kevin develops programs, presentations, and articles designed to orient and educate financial professionals on a multitude of electronic payment topics. Kevin is also a certified business coach helping lead organizations to innovate and communicate in the ever-changing world of payments, including building of payment strategies with a focus on product development and use cases for faster payments (RTP & FedNow).


Among his many certifications, Kevin is an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP), an Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP), an NCP (National Check Payments Certification) as well as an NCP Certified Trainer and a Certified High-Performance Coach (CHPC), and holds a masters in industrial organizational psychology from Liberty University.


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