# Federal Register #2026-18859

Request for Comment on Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance for Banking Organizations

**Buyer:** National Credit Union Administration
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-18859

This opportunity is a joint request for public comment from several federal banking regulators regarding proposed guidance for third-party risk management in banking organizations.
- Government buyers:
  - Department of the Treasury (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)
  - Federal Reserve System
  - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
  - National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
- No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a policy guidance request, not a procurement.
- No products or services are being requested; the notice is for feedback on policy guidance.
- Key requirements:
  - The proposed guidance aims to help banks align third-party risk management practices with the risks posed by their relationships.
  - Focuses on material financial risks, compliance, resource allocation, and tailoring practices to organizational size and complexity.
  - Agencies intend to rescind and replace existing guidance to promote consistency and innovation.
- No purchase quantities, part numbers, or technical specifications are included.

### Description

The OCC, Board, FDIC, and NCUA invite comments on proposed third-party risk management guidance reflecting supervisory experience and lessons learned from examining banking organizations' third-party risk management practices. The guidance discusses benefits of aligning risk management practices with assessed risk levels specific to third-party relationships, aiding prioritization based on financial risks, compliance, and resource allocation. It also helps tailor practices according to the organization's size, complexity, risk profile, and nature of relationships. The agencies plan to rescind and replace existing guidance to promote consistency and innovation in the banking industry.

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