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About DFI
For over 100 years, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has overseen the secure operation of state-licensed financial institutions, including state banks and state credit unions (see DFI Financial Institutions Overview).
The Department’s programs are supported by assessment of licensees, license and application fees and charges for various other services.
- Careers at DFI Employment opportunities with DFI: exam bulletins, job openings, and information on the State of California employment process.
- Contact Us How to contact DFI by mail, phone and fax. Key contacts (Consumer Services, Legal Department, Press/Media, etc.).
- DFI BudgetThe Department’s programs are supported by assessments (licensees, license and application fees and charges for various other services). The Department's budget is available from the Department on Finance, visit www.ebudget.ca.gov.
- Executive Profiles Bios and contact information for DFI's Executive Management.
- History History of regulatory responsibilities beginning in 1857.
- MissionMission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the Department.
- Small Business Opportunities Information for small businesses including a list of commodities purchased by the Department. Contact information for the DFI Small Business Liaison/Advocate.
- Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016 (Adobe PDF) DFI's Strategic Plan seeks to promote the financial strength, integrity and stability of our licensees, thereby accomplishing its mission.
- DFI Accreditation The Department of Financial Institutions is professionally accredited by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) certifying that DFI maintains the highest standards and practices in state banking and credit union supervision.