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2009 Annual Report
Mission
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by:
- insuring deposits,
- examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, and
- managing receiverships.
Vision
The FDIC is a recognized leader in promoting sound public policies; addressing risks in the nation’s financial system; and carrying out its insurance, supervisory, consumer protection, and receivership management responsibilities.
Values
The FDIC and its employees have a tradition of distinguished public service. Six core values guide us in accomplishing our mission:
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Integrity
We adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards.
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Competence
We are a highly skilled, dedicated, and diverse workforce that is empowered to achieve outstanding results.
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Teamwork
We communicate and collaborate effectively with one another and with other regulatory agencies.
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Effectiveness
We respond quickly and successfully to risks in insured depository institutions and the financial system.
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Accountability
We are accountable to each other and to our stakeholders to operate in a financially responsible and operationally effective manner.
- Fairness
We respect individual viewpoints and treat one another and our stakeholders with impartiality, dignity,
and trust.
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