OCC Seeks Comments on Savings Reporting Renewal
Published Date: 12/29/2025
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Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is renewing its paperwork rules for federal savings associations and wants your feedback by February 27, 2026. This update keeps reporting and recordkeeping clear and manageable, with no new costs or big changes. If you’re involved with federal savings associations, now’s the time to speak up and help shape the process!
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Paperwork renewal for federal thrifts
Federal savings associations must continue to follow the OCC's "General Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements" (OMB Control No. 1557-0266), including record rules in 12 CFR 144.8, 12 CFR 163.47(e), and 12 CFR 163.76(c). The OCC says the renewal covers 224 respondents and totals 22,569.5 hours of respondent burden per year; comments are due by February 27, 2026.
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