Credit Union Exam Solutions Presents With Flying Colors NCUA: Can You Put That In an Examiners Finding Instead of a DOR?
Episode Title:
NCUA: Can You Put That in an Examiner Finding, Not a DOR?
Episode Summary:
In this episode of With Flying Colors, host Mark Treichel is joined by Steve Farrar and Todd Miller to unpack the complexities of NCUA examinations, examiner findings, and documents of resolution (DOORS). They dive into what makes an issue rise to a DOOR, how credit unions can negotiate findings, and why corporate governance is becoming a focal point in exams.
With their decades of experience inside NCUA, Mark, Steve, and Todd share insights on how credit unions can better navigate the regulatory process, avoid unnecessary compliance burdens, and strengthen their governance structures. If you've ever wondered why something lands in a DOOR rather than an examiner finding, this episode is for you!
Key Topics Covered:
✔️ What qualifies as an examiner finding vs. a DOOR?
✔️ How credit unions can respond to and negotiate with NCUA
✔️ The rising focus on corporate governance in examinations
✔️ How unresolved examiner findings escalate over time
✔️ The role of supplementary facts in the examination process
✔️ Understanding regional director letters and enforcement trends
Guest Information:
🎙 Steve Farrar – Former NCUA official with 30+ years of experience in risk management, enforcement, and problem case resolution.
🎙 Todd Miller – Former NCUA examiner, capital market specialist, and director of special actions, with 35 years of regulatory expertise.
Host Information:
🎙 Mark Treichel – Former NCUA executive and credit union expert, dedicated to helping credit unions optimize their exam results.
Resources Mentioned:
🔗 MarkTreichel.com – Learn more about Credit Union Exam Solutions
🔗 NCUA CAMELS Rating System
🔗 FDIC Proposed Corporate Governance Guidance
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