September 29, 2008

Order of assessment of a civil money penalty against Bank of Romney

For immediate release

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced the issuance of a Consent Order of Assessment of a Civil Money Penalty against Bank of Romney, Romney, West Virginia, a state member bank.  Bank of Romney, without admitting to any allegations, consented to the issuance of the Order in connection with its alleged violations of the Board's Regulations implementing the National Flood Insurance Act.

The Order requires Bank of Romney to pay a civil money penalty of $2,750, which will be remitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for deposit into the National Flood Mitigation Fund.

A copy of the Written Agreement is attached.

Last Update: September 29, 2008