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September 2019

Federal Branches and Agencies Supervision

This publication is part of:

Collection: Comptroller's Handbook

Series: Examination Process

Overview

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) Comptroller's Handbook booklet, "Federal Branches and Agencies Supervision" is prepared for use by OCC examiners in connection with their examination and supervision of federal branches and agencies of foreign banking organizations. The booklet provides guidance on assessing the safety and soundness, effectiveness of risk management systems, and compliance with laws and regulations of federal branches and agencies. Examiners use this booklet in conjunction with the "Bank Supervision Process" and "Large Bank Supervision" booklets of the Comptroller's Handbook.

Applicability

This booklet applies to the OCC's supervision federal branches and agencies of foreign banking organizations.