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Action required OCC Sep 13, 2026

CRA Evaluation Schedule Issued

On August 31, 2026, the OCC published the Fourth Quarter 2026 and First Quarter 2027 CRA Evaluation Schedule, outlining timelines for Community Reinvestment Act evaluations.

On August 31, 2026, the OCC published the Fourth Quarter 2026 and First Quarter 2027 CRA Evaluation Schedule, outlining timelines for Community Reinvestment Act evaluations.

What changed

Introduction of the evaluation schedule for upcoming quarters.

Compliance perspective

Financial institutions should prepare for CRA evaluations according to the outlined timeline.

Key date

Effective date: August 31, 2026.

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