OCC Seeks Feedback on Renewing Community Bank Surveys Smoothly
Published Date: 8/25/2025
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Summary
The OCC is renewing its survey for community banks it oversees and wants your feedback to keep things smooth and simple. This update helps reduce paperwork and keeps the survey fresh, with no new costs or big changes for banks. The survey is now with the OMB for review, so stay tuned for the next steps!
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Community Bank Survey Renewal
If you run an OCC‑supervised community bank, the OCC is renewing its "Survey of OCC-Supervised Community Banks." The agency says the update is meant to reduce paperwork and respondent burden and will not impose new costs or major changes on banks. The collection has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
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