www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/NCUA in Limbo: What the Board Shakeup Means for Credit UnionsEpisode Date: July 28, 2025 Host: Mark Treichel Episode SummaryThe NCUA board is in complete chaos following President Trump's firing of board members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka, their court-ordered reinstatement, and subsequent legal stay. Mark breaks down the dramatic week of legal battles, analyzes what happened during last Thursday's awkward board meeting, and predicts the 80% chance Harper and Otsuka won't return permanently.Key Topics CoveredThe Legal Drama TimelineTrump's firing of Harper and OtsukaFederal court ruling that Trump violated the Federal Credit Union ActWednesday court decision ordering immediate reinstatementWeekend stay blocking their returnLikely Supreme Court appeal aheadLast Thursday's Board Meeting AnalysisHarper and Otsuka's awkward return (Harper via video, Otsuka in person)Three "safe" briefings: AI, CLF, and the new Ombudsman officeThe "500-pound elephant in the room" that everyone avoidedWhy staff is in an impossible positionWhat's Next for the Board80% odds Harper and Otsuka don't return permanentlyKyle Huffman's term expires next monthPossibility of Trump appointing 2-3 new board members before year-endImpact of onboarding multiple new board members simultaneouslyInspector General Report BombshellCritical Infrastructure Division Director scandal exposedFalse statements on background investigationsSending sensitive NCUA documents to personal emailUnauthorized outside employment while at NCUAPossible connection to unauthorized AI usageBudget ImplicationsTwo-year budget cycle hanging in limboNo mid-year budget briefing despite historical precedentHow a Republican board majority might cut costs to credit unionsAugust board meeting hiatus continues traditionNotable Quotes"The 500 pound elephant in the room relative to the whole issue, all three sides avoided.""I would say 80% chance that they do not come back and that the places will be filled before the end of the year.""The professionalism of staff is well above average. And while they're going through all these things, it's chaotic."Upcoming ContentMark announces the OCC Risk Report series - breaking down his longer three-person discussion with Dennis, Steve, and Todd into shorter Thursday episodes throughout the summer. These will explore OCC findings and their implications for credit union examinations.

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