NCUA Turns to Exit Stage Right in Examinations

NCUA Turns to Exit Stage Right in Examinations

Chip Filson reacts to the NCUA’s change in examination rules and the potential fallout that may arise as a result of less oversight and supervision from the organization may have on the movement.

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Reputational Risk Officially Removed from NCUA Exams

Reputational Risk Officially Removed from NCUA Exams

In response to the Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans Executive Order, the NCUA has confirmed that as of September 25th, reputational risk will no longer be considered in examinations, Emily Claus reports.

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America’s Credit Unions Calls on NCUA to Reduce Operational Expenses Related to Travel

America’s Credit Unions Calls on NCUA to Reduce Operational Expenses Related to Travel

America’s Credit Unions is calling on the NCUA to keep a tighter rein on its travel expenses, one step in ensuring the NCUA is a “prudent steward of credit unions’ funds”. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.

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NCUA’s Alternating Examination Pilot Program May Lead to Decision Soon

NCUA’s Alternating Examination Pilot Program May Lead to Decision Soon

Speaking with NASCUS recently, NCUA Chairman Todd Harper said the agency is taking its insights and lessons learned from the Alternating Examination Pilot Program to determine whether the project is worth formally adopting, reports Esteban Camargo. 

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Rating Examiners for a Stronger Cooperative System

Rating Examiners for a Stronger Cooperative System

While private businesses have incorporated user reviews to improve satisfaction, but few such examples exist between governor and governed. Chip Filson argues why credit unions needs a way to review examiners to improve the system.

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NCUA Doubles Down on Budget Needs Citing Fraud

NCUA Doubles Down on Budget Needs Citing Fraud

Citing an increase of fraud found during onsite examinations, NCUA Chair Todd Harper continues to argue for the need of in person audits and the budget to go with them.

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Coming to a Credit Union Near You: NCUA Examiners

Coming to a Credit Union Near You: NCUA Examiners

Tuesday, September 20, Chairman Todd Harper published a letter to federally insured credit unions announcing that the organization would be entering Phase 3 of its onsite operations plan, originally announced back in June 2020 in the midst of the global pandemic, reports Esteban Camargo.

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NCUA to Receive Third-Party Oversight with New Bill Introduced

NCUA to Receive Third-Party Oversight with New Bill Introduced

In a move opposed by credit union trade groups, Senators Jon Ossoff, D-GA, Cynthia Lummis, R-WY, and Mark Warner, D-VA, introduced a new bill that would provide NCUA with oversight powers over credit union organizations and service providers, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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Tips for Managing Your Next CUSO Examination

Tips for Managing Your Next CUSO Examination

CUSO examinations, while less frequent than credit union examinations, are no less stressful or thorough. Patrick Sickels advises on how best to prepare yourself and your staff ahead of time for an audit to make sure you pass with flying colors.

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Harper: Exams Demonstrate Need for Consumer Protection Focus

Harper: Exams Demonstrate Need for Consumer Protection Focus

David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that citing deficiencies that NCUA examiners found during the past year, board Chairman Todd Harper renewed his call for the agency to develop a separate consumer protection examination. His remarks came during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.

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