AI Governance Resources

An AI vendor-risk review pack built for credit unions and community financial institutions.

Before your next AI vendor demo, know what to ask — and what evidence to require. A practical template pack for compliance, risk, vendor management, IT, and executive teams.

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AI vendors are moving faster than most vendor-risk processes.

Credit unions and community financial institutions are evaluating more AI-powered tools than ever — systems that summarize member interactions, recommend next actions, automate workflows, assist with lending or fraud queues, generate member communications, or connect directly to operational platforms.

Generic checklists are too broad. Vendor webinars are product-biased. Your team needs a structured review process built for regulated, member-focused institutions.

The AI Vendor Risk & Procurement Review Pack gives your team the questions, evidence standards, scoring structure, and documentation to run a credible review.

What's Included

Seven practical templates. Ready to adapt and use.

PDF and editable formats (Google Docs / Sheets) included.

Vendor Intake Form

Capture vendor basics and AI characteristics at first contact, before scheduling formal review.

AI Vendor Question Bank

70+ structured questions across 10 risk domains — data, security, model behavior, explainability, human controls, member impact, SLAs, incident response, subprocessors, and change management.

Vendor Evidence Request Checklist

Formal list of documents to request before pilot or procurement approval — security certs, data flow diagrams, model cards, audit logs, contract terms.

AI Vendor Risk Scoring Worksheet

Score vendors across 11 weighted risk dimensions. Compare side by side and prioritize review depth based on actual risk profile.

Procurement & Demo Meeting Agenda

Structure vendor demos to focus on evidence. Includes a 60–90 minute agenda, five key questions for every demo, and a post-meeting action tracker.

Red-Flag Quick Screen

Fast five-category screen for issues that warrant deeper review — data, security, model behavior, automation controls, and contractual red flags.

Board / Risk Committee Memo Outline

10-section plain-English framework for summarizing an AI vendor evaluation for board members, a risk committee, or executive leadership.

Pricing

Seven ready-to-use templates for compliance officers, risk teams, vendor management, and executives evaluating AI tools.

AI Vendor Risk & Procurement Review Pack

One-time purchase

$99

No subscription required

All 7 templates in the pack
PDF and editable formats (Google Docs / Sheets)
Internal-use license for your institution or team
Minor corrections to this release

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Cooperative AI Institute products are educational resources and practical training materials. They are not legal, compliance, audit, or regulatory advice. Institutions should adapt all materials with appropriate internal stakeholders and legal counsel. Not affiliated with or endorsed by NCUA, FFIEC, or any regulatory body.

Frequently asked questions

Is this only for credit unions?

It's written for credit unions and community financial institutions, but the templates may also be useful for community banks, CUSOs, fintech partners, and advisors serving the financial institution market.

Does this replace legal, compliance, or vendor management review?

No. It's an educational and operational aid. Your institution should adapt the materials through your appropriate internal processes — compliance, legal, risk management, and vendor management as needed.

Are the templates editable?

Yes. You'll receive PDF and editable versions (Google Docs / Sheets). Adapt them to your institution's language, processes, and format.

Can this be used to evaluate agentic AI tools?

Yes — the pack is especially designed for AI-enabled and agentic systems where vendors claim the tool can recommend actions, trigger workflows, automate decisions, or interact with operational systems.

Do I get updates?

Your one-time purchase includes the current version and minor corrections. Ongoing quarterly updates are part of the membership tier.

What is your refund policy?

Refunds are available within 7 days if you have not substantially accessed or downloaded the materials and there is a documented access or delivery issue. See our Refund Policy for details.