BBC: The president of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz, is meeting the bank's 24-member executive board to respond to allegations against him.
The meeting comes after the panel said he broke bank rules by helping secure a pay rise for his girlfriend.
The board has the power to dismiss him or could choose to report a lack of confidence in his leadership.
Earlier in the day, the White House said it still supported Mr Wolfowitz, but added all options were still open.
"We've made clear that we support Paul Wolfowitz", said spokesman Tony Snow, but added that the bank's "best interests" also had to be served. World Bank hears Wolfowitz case (more)
Mark Alexander
