OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is an independent bureau within the U.S. Department of the Treasury responsible for chartering, regulating, and supervising all national banks and federal savings associations to ensure a safe, sound, and competitive federal banking system that supports the economic needs of the nation. Established in 1863, the OCC oversees institutions that collectively hold trillions of dollars in assets, focusing on risk management, consumer protection, and compliance with federal laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and sanctions programs.