However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. Regulatory Responsibilities: Assist with preparation of FINRA FOCUS Reports including the form X-17A-5 Part II, Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI), Form Custody for Broker Dealers, Supplemental Liquidity Schedule (SLS), Off Balance Sheet Report (OBS) and SEC 17H reports.