The NCUA on Tuesday confirmed reports it canceled a receptionfor examiners and support staff attending a training conference this week and next in Orlando, Fla.

“The reception was originally planned to help with thenetworking and relationship-building that only come during theseconferences for our dispersed workforce. These goals are a key partof our staff development,” Executive Director David Marquis toldCredit Union Times.

“In order to minimize costs, however, we eliminated thereception. National conference expenses are directly related totraining. There are no frills and no meals for attendees,” Marquissaid.