Current FAQs
Informing the public about the Federal Reserve
Featured Questions
About the Fed
- What is the purpose of the Federal Reserve System?
- Does the Federal Reserve ever get audited?
- What does it mean that the Federal Reserve is "independent within the government"?
- What is the FOMC and when does it meet?
- Is the Federal Reserve accountable to anyone?
- How is the Federal Reserve System structured?
- Who are the members of the Federal Reserve Board, and how are they selected?
- How can I contact members of the Board of Governors or request to have a Board member speak at an event?
Last update:
May 8, 2012