Idaho Department of Finance

Patti Perkins, director of The Idaho Department of Finance, which governs state-chartered banks and credit unions, has retired from her role on Oct. 3, 2025. (PHOTO: IBR FILE)
Oct 13, 2025

Perkins retires from IDOF after 5 years in role

After nearly six years of leadership, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as Idaho Department of Finance director, with Salvador Cruz named interim.

Sep 24, 2025

New law empowers Idaho financial institutions to intervene in suspicious activity

Idaho's new “Report and Hold” law empowers financial institutions to stop suspicious transactions and protect seniors from exploitation.

Jan 21, 2025

Idaho joins multistate action against Cash App

Along with 47 other agencies, the Idaho Department of Finance have taken action against Block, Inc., parent company of Cash App, a mobile payment service, for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws.

Feb 25, 2020

A word with Patti Perkins, director of the Idaho Department of Finance

After nearly six years as its leader, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as director from the Idaho Department of Finance. Perkins, who retired on Oct. 3, was appointed to the ...

Sep 13, 2018

Department of Finance adding deputy director

After nearly six years as its leader, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as director from the Idaho Department of Finance. Perkins, who retired on Oct. 3, was appointed to the ...

Feb 4, 2015

Department of Finance sees more filing activity

After nearly six years as its leader, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as director from the Idaho Department of Finance. Perkins, who retired on Oct. 3, was appointed to the ...

Dec 23, 2014

Idaho is part of new private placement database

After nearly six years as its leader, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as director from the Idaho Department of Finance. Perkins, who retired on Oct. 3, was appointed to the ...

Nov 17, 2014

Securities regulators warn of new spin on classic scams

After nearly six years as its leader, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as director from the Idaho Department of Finance. Perkins, who retired on Oct. 3, was appointed to the ...

Oct 3, 2014

Community bankers concerned with regulation, non-bank competitors

After nearly six years as its leader, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as director from the Idaho Department of Finance. Perkins, who retired on Oct. 3, was appointed to the ...