Compliance Year-End Checklist

Updated 10/23/2026

This customizable checklist helps banks review year-end compliance responsibilities, identify outstanding tasks, and prepare for the upcoming year. It covers Board responsibilities, policies and procedures, training, audits, regulatory reporting, risk management, and other key compliance areas.

Rule: Various

Toolkit: Audit & Internal Monitoring

Keywords: Year-End Checklist; Compliance Checklist; Year-End Compliance; End of Year Compliance Checklist; EOY Compliance Checklist; EOY Checklist

10/23/2026 – Comprehensively revised and expanded the checklist to reflect current regulatory requirements and examiner expectations. Added new sections addressing mortgage lending and servicing, deposits and operations, risk management, customer disclosures, regulatory thresholds, and state-specific requirements. Changes are highlighted throughout the document.

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