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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) was created as a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury by the National Currency Act of February 25, 1863.
Discover the OCC’s history, including its evolving supervisory approach amid changing laws, financial challenges, and technological advances, and its role in managing the nation’s currency from 1863 to 1929.
The OCC's history of ensuring the safety and soundness of the federal banking system dates back over 160 years.
Explore how the OCC has safeguarded trust in banking since 1863.
Explore the OCC's role in establishing trust in banking.
The OCC has steadfastly served the American public for 160 years by ensuring the federal banking system is safe and sound, provides fair access to financial services, treats customers fairly, and complies with applicable laws and regulations.
Learn about pivotal moments in the history of the federal banking system and their impact on the nation from an economic point of view.
