Federal Accounting Panel Meeting Arrives Late After IT Problems
Published Date: 10/27/2026
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Summary
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board’s Appointments Panel will meet on October 23, 2026, to recommend new members and an executive director. This meeting is private due to sensitive personnel matters and was announced late because of IT problems. If you’re involved with federal accounting roles, this could mean fresh faces soon, but no direct money changes are expected right now.
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