SEC OIG Reports on Current Guidance on Economic Analysis in SEC Rulemakings

The SEC Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued two reports on the SEC's use of on economic analysis into its rulemakings. The primary recommendation in the report report was that that the SEC issue written operating procedures on implementing the current guidance.Although the reports did make a number of other recommendations, the general tone of the reports was favorable and indicated that the SEC had made substantial progress in its use of cost-benefit analysis and other economic considerations.

See: Implementation of the Current Guidance on Economic Analysis in SEC Rulemakings; Use of the Current Guidance on Economic Analysis in SEC Rulemakings.