NCUA Responds to Budget Criticism by Cutting $6.7 Million from Planned 2023 Increase

NCUA Responds to Budget Criticism by Cutting $6.7 Million from Planned 2023 Increase

In response to the vocal criticism of the proposed 9.6% increase to NCUA’s operating budget for 2023, the board finalized its spending plan with $6.7 million cut from the final numbers reports Esteban Camargo.

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NCUA: More People Joining Credit Unions, But CU Numbers Dropping

NCUA: More People Joining Credit Unions, But CU Numbers Dropping

CUCollaborate’s David Baumann reports on the latest finding from the NCUA’s quarterly credit union data summary for the third quarter of 2022.

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NCUA Establishes Asset Management and Assistance Center as Independent Office

NCUA Establishes Asset Management and Assistance Center as Independent Office

On December 1st, 2022, the NCUA voted to re-establish the Asset Management and Assistance Center as an independent entity. Emily Claus reports on the reasons and logistics behind the change.

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What Impact Did the Massive NCUA 5300 Call Report Changes Have?

What Impact Did the Massive NCUA 5300 Call Report Changes Have?

Karen Sorensen delves into the background and aftermath of the 5300 call report revamp made by the NCUA earlier this year, explaining what changes were made and how credit unions have adapted.

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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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NCUA’s Spooky Budget Increase Could Be Curbed By Expanding, Not Reducing, Remote Examinations

NCUA’s Spooky Budget Increase Could Be Curbed By Expanding, Not Reducing, Remote Examinations

NCUA proposed a big increase to its operating budget in 2023, and many have come out in opposition. Esteban Camargo provides a little detail on the budget proposal, responses to it, and why the NCUA should reconsider its plans.

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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 Trying to Simplify CECL Calculations

NCUA Trying to Simplify CECL Calculations

The NCUA announced September 14 it has developed a tool that is intended to assist credit unions in complying with the new Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) rule reports CUCollaborate’s David Baumann.

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Cannabis Banking Bills Face Slow Progress and Disappointment

Cannabis Banking Bills Face Slow Progress and Disappointment

Despite broad bipartisan support and a desperate need for clarity on the issue, cannabis banking bills are making little headway in the Senate. NCUA board member Rodney Hood has doubts they will make any significant progress soon, Emily Claus reports.

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Presidents and Credit Unions

Presidents and Credit Unions

Chip Filson shares when the credit union industry captured the attention of two very different U.S. Presidents.

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