The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection requirement under Rule 10A-1. This rule pertains to the reporting of certain issues related to illegal acts detected by auditors that impact a company's financial statements. Although historically fewer than ten reports have been filed annually, the SEC anticipates the possibility of more frequent submissions in the future. They invite the public to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity and the burden it imposes on respondents, before April 7, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants permission to collect information from companies when their auditors find something illegal affecting the companies' money reports, and they are asking people what they think about this plan until April 7, 2025.