Business Use Cases Overview FY2027 Comment Period Open

The Business Standards Council (BSC) has opened a comment period for its FY2027 Business Use Cases Overview. This consultation seeks input on proposed business use cases that will guide future standards and practices for the upcoming fiscal year.

Notice on Business Use Cases

The Business Standards Council (BSC) has issued a notice seeking public comment on proposed business use cases for fiscal year 2027. The comment period closes on April 10th. This consultation aims to gather input on how businesses can leverage new standards and technologies.

Notice: Business Use Cases Hire-to-Retire Release FY2027

The Business Standards Council (BSC) has issued a notice regarding the release of business use cases for the Hire-to-Retire process for Fiscal Year 2027. This notice provides updated guidance on operational procedures for employers.

Notice on Federal Financial Management Business Capabilities

The Business Standards Council (BSC) has released a notice regarding Federal Financial Management Business Capabilities. This notice outlines updated capabilities to enhance financial management processes within federal agencies.

Notice on Business Information Exchanges

The Business Standards Council (BSC) has issued a notice regarding business information exchanges, seeking public comment. This notice outlines proposed guidelines for how businesses should share and manage information to ensure transparency and compliance.

Notice on FFM Functions and Activities

The Business Standards Council (BSC) has issued a notice regarding its FFM (Federal Marketplace) functions and activities. The notice seeks public comment on these functions and activities, with a deadline for submissions.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve System have issued a joint notice requesting public comment on proposed agency information collection activities. The comment period for this request is open for 60 days, closing on May 26, 2026.

Regulatory Capital Rules and Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets

The FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve have issued a proposed rule concerning regulatory capital rules and the standardized approach for risk-weighted assets. This proposal is open for public comment until June 18, 2026.

Kelly v. Kobach - Quo Warranto Action Dismissed

The Kansas Supreme Court dismissed Governor Laura Kelly's quo warranto petition against Attorney General Kris Kobach. The court found that while it has original discretionary jurisdiction in such matters, this specific case did not meet the criteria for exercising that jurisdiction, leading to the dismissal of the Governor's challenge to the Attorney General's authority.

DOL Proposes Wage Rule Changes for Foreign Nationals

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has proposed revisions to regulations governing prevailing wages for foreign nationals seeking employment in the U.S. via the PERM, H-1B, H-1B1, or E-3 visa programs. The proposed changes aim to better align wage levels with U.S. worker wages and strengthen program integrity.