Department Of Justice Budget Authorization PDF Download

DOJ is composed of approximately 40 components that carry out its activities and functions. The majority of DOJ's budget authority is provided through annual appropriations, but, in some cases, DOJ has the ability to fund its programs by using money it collects through alternative sources, such as fines, fees, and penalties. The authority to use these sources may come from either permanent statutory authority or may be contained within an annual appropriations act. GAO was requested to examine DOJ's alternative sources of funds. Specifically, this report addresses (1) how much of DOJ's total budgetary resources come from major alternative sources of funding and the key statutory characteristics that provide agency flexibility regarding these sources, and (2) any opportunities that may exist for DOJ to better manage unobligated balances for selected major alternative sources of funding. GAO reviewed DOJ budget documents and relevant laws, and interviewed DOJ officials.