An official website of the United States government News | Español | Contact Us | Site map | Locate a credit union | Research a credit union Home About Mission & Values Leadership The NCUA Board Speaker Request Form Historical Timeline Diversity & Inclusion Careers Business Opportunities Open Government Budget & Strategic Planning Inspector General About NCUA Created by the U.S. Congress in 1970, the National Credit Union Administration is an independent federal agency that insures deposits at federally insured credit unions, protects the members who own credit unions, and charters and regulates federal credit unions. Mission and Values The NCUA is committed to its mission of protecting credit unions and the members who own them through effective regulation. Leadership Learn more about the NCUA’s leadership, and how the agency’s programs and activities promote confidence in the national system of cooperative credit. The NCUA Board The NCUA’s three-member Board oversees the agency’s operations by setting policy, approving budgets and adopting rules. Speaker Request Form Interested stakeholders can request an NCUA representative to speak at their conferences and events through our online speaker request form. Historical Timeline Learn more about the history of credit unions, the NCUA and the agency’s role in protecting the safety and soundness of the credit union system Diversity and Inclusion Learn more about the NCUA’s efforts to build an inclusive work environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. Careers at the NCUA The NCUA is looking for talented and dedicated professionals to fulfill its mission of ensuring a safe and sound credit union system Doing Business with the NCUA Learn more about doing business with the NCUA, including points of contact, the agency’s commitment Open Government The NCUA is committed to being transparent about its budget, operations and policies. This openness is essential to fulfilling the agency’s statutory mission and maintaining public trust. Budget and Strategic Planning Find current and past publications on the NCUA's performance, strategy, budget planning and diversity efforts. Inspector General The Office of Inspector General provides independent oversight to improve the accountability of the NCUA. Last modified on 12/28/20 Home Contact Us News Careers About NCUA Site Map FOIA No Fear Act Whistleblower Protection Open Government Data Accessibility Plain Writing Privacy Site Index USA.gov Office of Inspector General Website Policies National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314