On November 11, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) released a report from the FDIC detailing recent efforts to confront the FDIC on its purported workplace misconduct and improve accountability within the agency. As previously covered by InfoBytes, Kennedy raised concerns about harassment, discrimination, and a toxic workplace culture at the FDIC during the Senate Banking Committee’s nomination hearing for Acting Chair Travis Hill. At the hearing, Kennedy requested — and apparently conditioned his vote on receiving — a report on the agency’s progress on remedying these issues.

The FDIC’s report outlined new measures to address the reported workplace misconduct including the creation of independent investigative offices, new intake and training processes, and updated policies on anti-harassment and anti-retaliation measures. The report also clarified that the FDIC has been publishing quarterly data on allegations of, and disciplinary actions for, harassment.

Acting Chair Hill stated that reestablishing a strong workplace culture remains a top priority, and that success would be measured by results “on the ground.” In his announcement of the report, Senator Kennedy stated he would support Hill’s confirmation as FDIC chair, expressing satisfaction with the agency’s progress in addressing workplace culture and accountability.