FDIC Ditches Dusty Hiring Files: Efficiency Win
Published Date: 10/6/2026
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Summary
The FDIC is getting rid of two old record systems used for hiring because they’re now covered by a bigger government system. This change affects job applicants and makes record-keeping simpler and more efficient. It takes effect on October 6, 2026, with no extra costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FDIC rescinds two applicant record notices
The FDIC is rescinding two systems of records used for hiring—FDIC-001 (Honors Attorney Applicant Records) and FDIC-011 (Corporate Applicant Recruiting, Evaluating, and Electronic Referral Records). The change takes effect on October 6, 2026, and is intended to simplify record-keeping and reduce confusion for job applicants; the agency states this change involves no extra costs.
Applicant records now governed by OPM/GOVT-5
Going forward, the records formerly covered by FDIC-001 and FDIC-011 will be governed by the government-wide system of records notice OPM/GOVT-5 (Recruiting, Examining, and Placement Records). OPM/GOVT-5 was republished in full on March 26, 2014, and later modified on December 1, 2021 and February 2, 2022.
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