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Highlights: 
 

• With the enhancements to �౦��Ϸ����connect in July 2007, institutions will be able to securely exchange electronic pre-examination and examination files with the �౦��Ϸ���� and/or their state banking regulator. This service will be available to all �౦��Ϸ����-insured institutions.
• The �౦��Ϸ���� encourages all institutions to take advantage of this system when contacted by the �౦��Ϸ���� and/or a state banking regulator for information before or during an examination.
• The �౦��Ϸ���� provides technical and instructional support for bankers using �౦��Ϸ����connect. Please contact the �౦��Ϸ����connect Help Desk by calling toll-free 1-877-275-3342 (select options 1 for English, 1 for financial institutions, and 5 for the Help Desk) or sending an e-mail to �౦��Ϸ����connect@fdic.gov .

Continuation of FIL-53-2007 

Distribution: 
All Insured Financial Institutions

Suggested Routing: 
Chief Executive Officer 
Executive Officers

Note: 
�౦��Ϸ���� financial institution letters (FILs) may be accessed from the �౦��Ϸ����'s Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2007/index.html .

To receive FILs electronically, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/fil.html .

Paper copies of �౦��Ϸ���� financial institution letters may be obtained through the �౦��Ϸ����'s Public Information Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, E-1002, Arlington, VA 22226 (1-877-275-3342 or 703-562- 2200).

Submitting Examination Data 
Institutions will be Able to Securely Exchange Electronic Examination Information with their State Banking Regulator Using �౦��Ϸ����connect 

Starting July 9, 2007, the �౦��Ϸ���� will provide participating state bank regulators with access to the �౦��Ϸ����connect Examination File Exchange system. This change allows for the secure electronic transmission of examination information between insured financial institutions, the �౦��Ϸ���� and/or state banking regulators.

The �౦��Ϸ���� currently requests information that is reviewed prior to the on-site portion of the examination. With the expansion of �౦��Ϸ����connect, institutions and other affiliated parties, such as data servicers, will be able to quickly and securely exchange files with the �౦��Ϸ���� and/or their participating state banking regulator. In addition, use of the system could relieve examination burden on institutions by allowing �౦��Ϸ���� staff to complete a significant portion of the examination process offsite. The �౦��Ϸ���� encourages all insured institutions to take advantage of this system when contacted by the �౦��Ϸ���� and/or a state banking regulator for information before or during an examination.

The �౦��Ϸ���� provides technical and instructional support for bankers using �౦��Ϸ����connect. You may contact the �౦��Ϸ����connect Help Desk by calling toll-free 1-877-275-3342 (select options 1 for English, 1 for financial institutions, and 5 for the Help Desk) or sending an e-mail to �౦��Ϸ����connect@fdic.gov .

The expansion of �౦��Ϸ����connect demonstrates the �౦��Ϸ����'s commitment to:

• Comply with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act of 1998 (GPEA);
• Address President Bush's Management Agenda, which directs government agencies to establish electronic alternatives to current paper processes where feasible;
• Provide increased customer service to �౦��Ϸ����-insured institutions by improving existing business processes to enable more efficient and effective communication; and
• Reduce examination burden on its institutions.

For more information, please contact Gina Luckenbill, Information Management Analyst, Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection, at 202-898-3848 (e-mail GLuckenbill@fdic.gov).

Sandra L. Thompson

Director

Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection