DOJ Component Information:U.S. Marshals:Salaries and Expenses

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FY2004 Budget Summary

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE
(Dollars in thousands)

Perm
Pos. FTE Amount

2002 Obligations 4,125 3,738 $645,461

2003 President's Budget Request 4,393 4,171 691,343

Adjustments to base

     Increases (see p. 70) ... 134 33,281

     Decreases (see p. 70) ... ... -20,417

     Merger of construction funds 9 9 15,126

2004 Current Services 4,402 4,314 719,333

     Program improvements (detailed below) 275 164 26,599

     Program offsets (see details below) -85 -85 -25,126

          Subtotal 190 79 1,473

2004 Request 2/ 4,592 4,393 720,806

1/ While HIDTA transfers are shown in 2002 actuals, they are not shown for 2003 or 2004 because final decisions on amounts have not been made.

2/ In addition, 13 positions, 13 workyears, and $2,149,000 are to be provided from the ICDE appropriation in 2004.

2003 President's Budget Request 2004 Current Services 2004 Request Program Improvements/Offsets

Comparison by activity and program Perm
Pos. FTE Amount Perm
Pos. FTE Amount Perm
Pos. FTE Amount Perm
Pos. FTE Amount

     Protection of the Judicial Process 3,238 3,043 $527,374 3,247 3,175 $547,447 3,437 3,254 $549,884 190 79 $2,437

     Fugitive Apprehension 1,105 1,078 158,567 1,105 1,089 166,313 1,105 1,089 165,349 ... ... -964

     Management & Administration 50 50 5,402 50 50 5,573 50 50 5,573 ... ... ...

     Total 4,393 4,171 691,343 4,402 4,314 719,333 4,592 4,393 720,806 190 79 1,473

          Reimbursable FTE ... 345 ... ... 345 ... ... 345 ... ... ...

Grand Total 4,393 4,516 691,343 4,402 4,659 719,333 4,592 4,738 720,806 190 79 1,473

The 2004 budget proposes to merge construction funds into the Salaries and Expenses appropriation and streamline the USMS' decision unit structure from 9 program activities to 3 to align the USMS' budget more closely with the mission and strategic objectives contained in the DOJ Strategic Plan (FY 2001-2006). In addition, the budget has been realigned to reflect the USMS' outputs and full costs by major program activity, including the costs of management and administration, so that a more accurate picture of total activity costs is reflected in the budget. In this way, budget and performance are more closely linked, and provide a better basis on which to make budget decisions. Over time, agencies will be expected to identify effective outcome measures, monitor their progress, and accurately present the associated costs.

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Program Improvements Perm
Pos. FTE Amount

Protection of the Judiciary 275 164 $26,599

The USMS seeks additional resources to meet the judiciary's need for more security. Escalating security alert levels since September 11th have resulted in routine additional judicial security requirements on an everyday basis. In addition, terrorist-related court proceedings require even more security because of the global interest and intense media attention. This request includes $26,599,000 which will provide 231 additional Deputy U.S. Marshals to handle the increased security needs.

Courthouse Security Equipment ... ... [2,000]

The USMS use of $2,000,000 from the Working Capital Fund unobligated balance is to equip courthouses that are new or undergoing significant renovation. The acquisition and installation of security equipment in new courthouses is imperative for the safe and secure operation of the courthouse and can take up to two years to complete, from the time of laying out the system on construction blueprints to the final installation. Telephone and radio systems are also an integral part of the building structure and must be purchased new during the construction phase. New furniture is required for common areas in addition to that which is included in the costs for new positions. Of the amount requested, $1,795,000 is for security equipment, $165,000 is for relocation expenses, and $40,000 is for telephone systems and design. Program Offsets

Base reductions -85 -85 -11,459

The USMS request includes a reduction to base resources of 85 positions and $11,459,000 as part of a Departmentwide effort to redirect resources to the highest priorities. Through increased efficiencies, the USMS plans to achieve savings in areas related to telecommunications lines, overtime and guard usage, and vehicle leases, fuel and maintenance. In addition, USMS will eliminate some administrative staff positions to provide for the hire of additional operational personnel in the field.

Crosscutting Efficiencies .... .... -13,667

These reductions consist of one-time needs for computers and furniture, and anticipated savings that will result from efficiencies. Some of the areas targeted for savings include: Facilities Management, JCN/WAN IT, Human Resources, and Centralized Procurement. The Department continues to evaluate its programs and operations with the goal of achieving across-the-board economies of scale that result in increased efficiencies, reduced duplication of efforts, and cost savings. The crosscutting savings identified impact the majority of the components in the Department, and are the result of improving business practices in the following way: consolidation of facility management, including optimization of work space standards and the consolidation/collocation of field space; improved deployment of human resources personnel across Department components; the consolidation of duplicative IT support functions and services performed by components using the JCN WAN; and centralized procurement for relocation of services, including household storage/shipment and residence contracts.

Total Program Improvements, United States Marshals Service.... 190 79 1,473

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Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service
Salaries and Expenses
FY 2004 President's Budget
Decision Unit Restructuring Crosswalk
(Dollars in Thousands)

Performance Based Realignment

Comparison by activity and program 2003 Request Protection of the Judicial Process Prisoner Transportation Fugitive Apprehension Seized Assets Management D.C. Superior Court

Perm Pos. WY Amount Perm Pos. WY Amount Perm Pos. WY Amount Perm Pos. WY Amount Perm Pos. WY Amount Perm Pos. WY Amount

Current Structure

Protection of the Judicial Process 2,570 2,386 $387,957 (2,570) (2,386) ($387,957) … … … … … … … … … … … …

Prisoner Transportation 89 87 42,590 … … … (89) (87) ($42,590) … … … … … … … … …

Fugitive Apprehension 961 936 134,314 … … … … … … (961) (936) ($134,314) … … … … … …

Seized Assets Management 50 50 5,402 … … … … … … … … … (50) (50) ($5,402) … … …

D.C. Superior Court 192 189 23,237 … … … … … … … … … … … … (192) (189) ($23,237)

Service of Legal Process 125 123 15,460 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Training Academy 26 26 4,197 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

ADP & Telecommunications 94 92 28,745 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Management & Administration 286 282 49,441 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Proposed Structure

Protection of the Judicial Process … … … 2,570 2,386 387,957 89 87 42,590 … … … … … … 156 153 18,591

Fugitive Apprehension … … … … … … … … … 961 936 134,314 … … … 36 36 4,646

Seized Assets Management … … … … … … … … … … … … 50 50 5,402 … … …

     Total 4,393 4,171 691,343 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Reimbursable FTE … 343 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

     Grand Total 4,393 4,514 691,343 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Performance Based Realignment

Comparison by activity and program Service of Legal Process Training Academy ADP & Telecommunications Management & Administration Revised 2003 Request

Perm
Pos. WY Amount Perm
Pos. WY Amount Perm
Pos. WY Amount Perm
Pos. WY Amount Perm
Pos. WY Amount

Current Structure

Protection of the Judicial Process … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Prisoner Transportation … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Fugitive Apprehension … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Seized Assets Management … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

D.C. Superior Court … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Service of Legal Process (125) (123) ($15,460) … … … … … … … … … … … …

Training Academy … … … (26) (26) ($4,197) … … … … … … … … …

ADP & Telecommunications … … … … … … (94) (92) ($28,745) … … … … … …

Management & Administration … … … … … … … … … (286) (282) ($49,441) … … …

Proposed Structure

Protection of the Judicial Process 125 123 15,460 19 19 3,198 69 68 21,904 210 207 37,674 3,238 3,043 527,374

Fugitive Apprehension … … … 7 7 999 25 24 6,841 76 75 11,767 1,105 1,078 158,567

Seized Assets Management … … … … … … … … … … … … 50 50 5,402

     Total … … … … … … … … … … … … 4,393 4,171 691,343

          Reimbursable FTE … … … … … … … … … … … … … 343 …

     Grand Total … … … … … … … … … … … 4,393 4,514 691,343

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	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount
2002 Obligations	4,125	3,738	$645,461
2003 President's Budget Request	4,393	4,171	691,343
Adjustments to base
Increases (see p. 70)	...	134	33,281
Decreases (see p. 70)	...	...	-20,417
Merger of construction funds	9	9	15,126
2004 Current Services	4,402	4,314	719,333
Program improvements (detailed below)	275	164	26,599
Program offsets (see details below)	-85	-85	-25,126
Subtotal	190	79	1,473
2004 Request 2/	4,592	4,393	720,806

1/ While HIDTA transfers are shown in 2002 actuals, they are not shown for 2003 or 2004 because final decisions on amounts have not been made.
2/ In addition, 13 positions, 13 workyears, and $2,149,000 are to be provided from the ICDE appropriation in 2004.

	2003 President's Budget Request	2004 Current Services	2004 Request	Program Improvements/Offsets
Comparison by activity and program	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount
Protection of the Judicial Process	3,238	3,043	$527,374	3,247	3,175	$547,447	3,437	3,254	$549,884	190	79	$2,437
Fugitive Apprehension	1,105	1,078	158,567	1,105	1,089	166,313	1,105	1,089	165,349	...	...	-964
Management & Administration	50	50	5,402	50	50	5,573	50	50	5,573	...	...	...
Total	4,393	4,171	691,343	4,402	4,314	719,333	4,592	4,393	720,806	190	79	1,473
Reimbursable FTE	...	345	...	...	345	...	...	345		...	...	...
Grand Total	4,393	4,516	691,343	4,402	4,659	719,333	4,592	4,738	720,806	190	79	1,473
The 2004 budget proposes to merge construction funds into the Salaries and Expenses appropriation and streamline the USMS' decision unit structure from 9 program activities to 3 to align the USMS' budget more closely with the mission and strategic objectives contained in the DOJ Strategic Plan (FY 2001-2006). In addition, the budget has been realigned to reflect the USMS' outputs and full costs by major program activity, including the costs of management and administration, so that a more accurate picture of total activity costs is reflected in the budget. In this way, budget and performance are more closely linked, and provide a better basis on which to make budget decisions. Over time, agencies will be expected to identify effective outcome measures, monitor their progress, and accurately present the associated costs.
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Program Improvements	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount
Protection of the Judiciary	275	164	$26,599
The USMS seeks additional resources to meet the judiciary's need for more security. Escalating security alert levels since September 11th have resulted in routine additional judicial security requirements on an everyday basis. In addition, terrorist-related court proceedings require even more security because of the global interest and intense media attention. This request includes $26,599,000 which will provide 231 additional Deputy U.S. Marshals to handle the increased security needs.

Courthouse Security Equipment	...	...	[2,000]
The USMS use of $2,000,000 from the Working Capital Fund unobligated balance is to equip courthouses that are new or undergoing significant renovation. The acquisition and installation of security equipment in new courthouses is imperative for the safe and secure operation of the courthouse and can take up to two years to complete, from the time of laying out the system on construction blueprints to the final installation. Telephone and radio systems are also an integral part of the building structure and must be purchased new during the construction phase. New furniture is required for common areas in addition to that which is included in the costs for new positions. Of the amount requested, $1,795,000 is for security equipment, $165,000 is for relocation expenses, and $40,000 is for telephone systems and design. Program Offsets



Base reductions	-85	-85	-11,459
The USMS request includes a reduction to base resources of 85 positions and $11,459,000 as part of a Departmentwide effort to redirect resources to the highest priorities. Through increased efficiencies, the USMS plans to achieve savings in areas related to telecommunications lines, overtime and guard usage, and vehicle leases, fuel and maintenance. In addition, USMS will eliminate some administrative staff positions to provide for the hire of additional operational personnel in the field.

Crosscutting Efficiencies	....	....	-13,667
These reductions consist of one-time needs for computers and furniture, and anticipated savings that will result from efficiencies. Some of the areas targeted for savings include: Facilities Management, JCN/WAN IT, Human Resources, and Centralized Procurement. The Department continues to evaluate its programs and operations with the goal of achieving across-the-board economies of scale that result in increased efficiencies, reduced duplication of efforts, and cost savings. The crosscutting savings identified impact the majority of the components in the Department, and are the result of improving business practices in the following way: consolidation of facility management, including optimization of work space standards and the consolidation/collocation of field space; improved deployment of human resources personnel across Department components; the consolidation of duplicative IT support functions and services performed by components using the JCN WAN; and centralized procurement for relocation of services, including household storage/shipment and residence contracts.
Total Program Improvements, United States Marshals Service....	190	79	1,473
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Performance Based Realignment
Comparison by activity and program	2003 Request	Protection of the Judicial Process	Prisoner Transportation	Fugitive Apprehension	Seized Assets Management	D.C. Superior Court
	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount

Current Structure
Protection of the Judicial Process	2,570	2,386	$387,957	(2,570)	(2,386)	($387,957)	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Prisoner Transportation	89	87	42,590	…	…	…	(89)	(87)	($42,590)	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Fugitive Apprehension	961	936	134,314	…	…	…	…	…	…	(961)	(936)	($134,314)	…	…	…	…	…	…
Seized Assets Management	50	50	5,402	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	(50)	(50)	($5,402)	…	…	…
D.C. Superior Court	192	189	23,237	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	(192)	(189)	($23,237)
Service of Legal Process	125	123	15,460	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Training Academy	26	26	4,197	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
ADP & Telecommunications	94	92	28,745	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Management & Administration	286	282	49,441	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Proposed Structure
Protection of the Judicial Process	…	…	…	2,570	2,386	387,957	89	87	42,590	…	…	…	…	…	…	156	153	18,591
Fugitive Apprehension	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	961	936	134,314	…	…	…	36	36	4,646
Seized Assets Management	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	50	50	5,402	…	…	…
Total	4,393	4,171	691,343	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Reimbursable FTE	…	343	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Grand Total	4,393	4,514	691,343	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…

Performance Based Realignment
Comparison by activity and program	Service of Legal Process	Training Academy	ADP & Telecommunications	Management & Administration	Revised 2003 Request
	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount	Perm Pos.	WY	Amount
Current Structure
Protection of the Judicial Process	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Prisoner Transportation	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Fugitive Apprehension	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Seized Assets Management	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
D.C. Superior Court	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Service of Legal Process	(125)	(123)	($15,460)	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Training Academy	…	…	…	(26)	(26)	($4,197)	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
ADP & Telecommunications	…	…	…	…	…	…	(94)	(92)	($28,745)	…	…	…	…	…	…
Management & Administration	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	(286)	(282)	($49,441)	…	…	…
Proposed Structure
Protection of the Judicial Process	125	123	15,460	19	19	3,198	69	68	21,904	210	207	37,674	3,238	3,043	527,374
Fugitive Apprehension	…	…	…	7	7	999	25	24	6,841	76	75	11,767	1,105	1,078	158,567
Seized Assets Management	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	50	50	5,402
Total	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	4,393	4,171	691,343
Reimbursable FTE	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	343	…
Grand Total	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	4,393	4,514	691,343

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