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Action required OCC Sep 11, 2026

CRA Evaluation Schedule Update

The OCC announced the Fourth Quarter 2026 and First Quarter 2027 CRA Evaluation Schedule on August 31, 2026. This update impacts the examination timing and supervisory expectations for covered institutions.

The OCC announced the Fourth Quarter 2026 and First Quarter 2027 CRA Evaluation Schedule on August 31, 2026. This update impacts the examination timing and supervisory expectations for covered institutions.

What changed

Updated CRA evaluation schedule for the upcoming quarters.

Compliance perspective

Institutions should prepare for CRA evaluations according to the newly released schedule.

Key date

Effective date: August 31, 2026.

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