CFPB Budget Integrity Act

This legislation aims to impose significant limitations on the financial operations of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB). Its primary purpose is to restrict the amount of unobligated balances the CFPB can retain at the end of a fiscal year. Specifically, the bill mandates that the CFPB's unobligated balances cannot exceed 5 percent of its annual funding amount. Should the Bureau accumulate funds beyond this threshold, the Director is required to transfer the excess amount directly to the general fund of the Treasury , thereby preventing the accumulation of large reserves. Furthermore, the bill enhances transparency by amending existing reporting requirements. It stipulates that the CFPB's annual report to Congress must now include a detailed description of how any unobligated balances were utilized, providing greater oversight into the Bureau's financial management.