# NCUA sets a public hearing on its next budget

Published Nov 13, 2026. Last checked Nov 13, 2026. Last changed Nov 13, 2026.
Section: News
Who it is for: Federally insured credit unions. All sizes. CEO, CFO, board member.

NCUA will hold a public hearing on its staff draft budget for 2027 and 2028.

## The facts
- The hearing is on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern, at NCUA's central office. NCUA will stream it on NCUA.gov.
- The proposed combined budget for 2027 is $325.4 million. NCUA says that is 2.9% more than the 2026 budget.
- The operating budget makes up $312.4 million of it.
- Written comments are due Nov 30, 2026, at regulations.gov under docket NCUA-2026-2146.
- NCUA asks that comments give specific recommendations.

## What it means for you
Credit unions pay for NCUA's budget, through operating fees and the Share Insurance Fund.

## Sources
- NCUA press release, primary source, Nov 10, 2026: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2026/ncua-board-hold-public-hearing-2027-2028-staff-draft-budget
- NCUA press release, primary source, Oct 27, 2026: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2026/ncua-releases-2027-2028-proposed-budget-sets-november-17-public-hearing

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