On December 1, the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC issued a request for information in the Federal Register seeking input on “sources of regulatory reporting burden” for institutions that file the call reports 031, 041 and 051. The agencies invited stakeholders to identify ways to streamline call report forms and instructions as they prepare for their five-year statutory review, which requires them to eliminate any items deemed unnecessary or inappropriate.

The agencies provided 21 specific topics for comment, including which schedules and line items are most resource-intensive, suggestions for changes to reporting frequency, and feedback on the use of automated and emerging technologies for reporting. The agencies are also considering expanding eligibility for the streamlined call report 051 to institutions with assets greater than $5 billion. Comments must be submitted on or before January 30, 2026.