Say you work at a credit union and you’ve just noticed that the NCUA‘s next budget could affect your operating costs.
You’d like to know what’s in it, and you’d like a chance to say something about it. Good news: the agency is holding a public hearing, and there’s a formal way to submit your views.
The hearing
The National Credit Union Administration will hold a public hearing on its 2027-2028 staff draft budget on Tuesday, November 17, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. It takes place at the agency’s Central Office and will be livestreamed on NCUA.gov, so you can follow along from your desk.
If you’d rather read first, the proposed budget summary and detailed budget justifications are posted on the Budget and Supplementary Materials page of the NCUA website.
Key details at a glance
- Date and time: Tuesday, November 17, 10 a.m. Eastern
- Watch online: Livestream on NCUA.gov
- Comment docket: NCUA-2026-2146, submitted through the Federal Rulemaking Portal
- Comment deadline: November 30
Making your comment count
The NCUA asks that comments offer specific, actionable recommendations tied to the staff draft budget. A note saying you have concerns won’t give the agency much to work with. Pointing to a line item and suggesting what should change will.
Attending in person
All NCUA Board meetings are held at agency headquarters, 1775 Duke Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Visitors are encouraged to register in advance, and everyone must enter through the Visitor Center on Diagonal Road.
For you, that means two practical steps: skim the budget materials before November 17, then file your comments by November 30. Whether you tune in live or attend in person, a focused, well-reasoned comment is the best way to get your perspective into the record.