Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

About Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating and supervising national banks and federal savings associations to ensure a safe, sound, and fair federal banking system. It provides oversight of bank chartering, licensing, supervision and examination, and issues guidance, reports, and publications to support bank regulation and policy. The OCC operates under the U.S. Department of the Treasury and serves to maintain the stability and integrity of the national banking system across the United States. The website presents authority over consumer protection, regulatory frameworks, and banking research and resources for bankers, policymakers, and the public.