Credit Union IndexThe latest growth strategies in marketing and AI enablement for credit unions
Last updated Nov 13, 2026Written and edited by Credit Union IndexNo ads. No sponsors.
News · News

NCUA sets a public hearing on its next budget

Published Nov 13, 2026 · Last checked Nov 13, 2026 · Last changed Nov 13, 2026
The short version

NCUA will hold a public hearing on its staff draft budget for 2027 and 2028.

For
Federally insured credit unions. All sizes. CEO, CFO, board member.

The facts

  • The hearing is on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern, at NCUA's central office. NCUA will stream it on NCUA.gov.
  • The proposed combined budget for 2027 is $325.4 million. NCUA says that is 2.9% more than the 2026 budget.
  • The operating budget makes up $312.4 million of it.
  • Written comments are due Nov 30, 2026, at regulations.gov under docket NCUA-2026-2146.
  • NCUA asks that comments give specific recommendations.

What it means for you

Credit unions pay for NCUA's budget, through operating fees and the Share Insurance Fund.

Sources