Government Admits Some of Its Own Rules Are Pointless
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The NCUA wants to make life easier for corporate credit unions by dropping some rules. They’re proposing to remove the need for certain committee members to also be on the board and to stop requiring some yearly reports. This change means less paperwork and more freedom, with comments open until February 9, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
ALCO no longer needs board member
The NCUA proposes to remove the rule that an asset and liability management committee (ALCO) must include at least one member of the corporate credit union's board of directors. This gives corporate credit unions more flexibility to choose ALCO members without the 1997 board‑member requirement.
Remove 180‑day annual report filing
The proposal would rescind the requirement that corporate credit unions file a copy of their annual report and any management letter with the NCUA within 180 days after the calendar year end, and would remove the NCUA's duty to make those reports available for public inspection. The NCUA says examiners will still have access to audit materials through examinations.
Accountant notice rules changed
Under the proposal, corporate credit unions would still have to notify the NCUA within 15 days if an independent public accountant is dismissed or resigns, including reasons for the dismissal or resignation. The rule would remove the prior requirement to report the engagement of an independent public accountant to the NCUA.
No big impact on small credit unions
The NCUA certifies the proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small credit unions because there are no corporate credit unions with under $100 million in assets. The agency therefore states the rule will not significantly affect small entities as defined.
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