The Orsus Group Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council Accreditation

RALEIGH, N.C., MAY 8, 2019 – The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that The Orsus Group has successfully demonstrated compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and will now be formally recognized as BSCC-Accredited.

“We are proud that our organization has earned this credential. This certification reaffirms that we hold ourselves to the highest professional standards within our industry ,” said The Orsus Group co-founder, Michael A. Peterson “The Orsus Group has, and will continue to exceed the expectations within our industry while providing world-class services to our clients.”

Each year, U.S. employers, organizations and governmental agencies request millions of consumer reports to assist with critical business decisions involving background screening.  Background screening reports, which are categorized as consumer reports, are currently regulated at both the federal and state level. 

Since its inception, NAPBS has maintained that there is a strong need for a singular, cohesive industry standard and, therefore, created the BSAAP.  Governed by a strict professional standard of specified requirements and measurements, the BSAAP is becoming a widely recognized seal of achievement that brings national recognition to background screening organizations (also referred to as Consumer Reporting Agencies).  This recognition will stand as the industry “seal,” representing a

background screening organization’s commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement.

The BSCC oversees the application process and is the governing accreditation body that validates the background screening organizations seeking accreditation meet or exceed a measurable standard of competence. To become accredited, consumer reporting agencies must pass a rigorous onsite audit, conducted by an independent auditing firm, of its policies and procedures as they relate to six critical areas:  consumer protection, legal compliance, client education, product standards, service standards, and general business practices.

Any U.S.-based employment screening organization is eligible to apply for accreditation. A copy of the standard, the policies and procedures, and measurements is available at www.napbs.com.

About NAPBS®

Founded in 2003 as a not-for-profit trade association, the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) represents the interests of more than 900 member companies around the world that offer tenant, employment and background screening.  NAPBS provides relevant programs and training aimed at empowering members to better serve clients and maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry, and presents a unified voice in the development of national, state and local regulations. For more information, visit www.napbs.com.

About The Orsus Group

The Orsus Group, co-founded by Will Montgomery and Michael A. Peterson, offers industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge technology to help any organization, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, detect potential risks such as resume fraud, criminal convictions, and past terminations. The Orsus Group’s pre-employment screening services help eliminate doubt about the integrity of candidates. In addition, The Orsus Group offers training and global investigation services. A proud member of the NMSDC, The Orsus Group is also SBA 8(a) certified. To learn more, visit www.theorsusgroup.com