Streamlining Financial Audits and Protecting Institutions' Rights
This new law changes how financial institution examinations are conducted, setting time limits for completion and report issuance. It also establishes an independent office to handle complaints and appeals against supervisory decisions, aiming for greater transparency and fairness. Citizens may experience an indirect impact through more stable and predictable financial institutions.
Key points
Financial institution examinations must be completed within 270 days, and final reports issued within 90 days of the examination's conclusion.
Financial institutions can request written interpretations or approvals, with agencies having specific deadlines to respond.
An Office of Independent Examination Review is established to handle complaints and appeals against supervisory determinations, ensuring independent oversight.
Financial institutions gain the right to an independent review of material supervisory determinations, with the option to appeal to court.
The act prohibits regulatory agencies from retaliating against institutions for exercising their appeal rights.
Placed on Calendar
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_940
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2025-02-04