Posted By: Rubaiyat
Employee Overdrafts - 12/29/05 08:42 PM
I need opinions regarding whether a national bank is subject to ยง524.710(2) which prohibits employees of a "state bank" from being overdrawn without a checking reserve or written agreement to transfer funds.
While arguably a national bank isn't a "state bank", a national bank IS subject to other sections of this code such as safe deposit boxes, etc.
Any thoughts?
Posted By: SavannahOne
Re: Employee Overdrafts - 12/29/05 11:51 PM
I would think (personal opinion) that a National Bank is exempt from this.
In any case, an OCC examiner is unlikely to care unless the overdraft involves Reg O, is > 60 days overdrawn, or bank management is not sensitive to the embezzlement risk such overdrafts raise.
Posted By: Rubaiyat
Re: Employee Overdrafts - 12/30/05 08:32 PM
I see that you are located in Georgia. Have you had experience with Iowa law? Just curious.
Posted By: SavannahOne
Re: Employee Overdrafts - 01/03/06 08:36 PM
None. Do have plenty of experience with the OCC, though.
Would it make a difference if you waived the fees?
Posted By: MrsSparky
Re: Employee Overdrafts - 03/05/07 03:51 PM
We are a national bank located in Iowa, and until recently did allow ODP on our employee accounts.
However, you should consider this: Due to employee abuse and potential related risks, we have gone back to the "old days" where employees do not have access to ODP but can (a) contract for auto-transfer from another account or (b) apply for an overdraft line of credit. Other than that, after x overdrafts, your supervisor has a discussion with you, then warnings, then loss of account, etc.