Department of Homeland Security

Budget, Performance and Financial Snapshot Fiscal Year 2008

Who We Are

Mission: We will lead the unified national effort to secure America. We will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the Nation. We will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce. Please see our strategic plan located at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/strategicplan.

Organization: Homeland Security leverages resources within Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their homeland. For more information visit our website at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure.

Personnel: The creation of DHS brought together the workforces of 22 distinct agencies and programs, representing hundreds of occupations ? from chemists to agents and officers to economists to law enforcement personnel. The Department?s workforce of 218,501 employees (81% civilian and 19% military) is united in carrying out the Department?s mission (DHS Career Opportunity Area http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/content_multi_image_0014.shtm).

Budgetary Resources: The budgetary resources for FY 2008 totaled $61.3 billion or $203 per person.


Budget Snapshot

Total Spending FY 2005-2009
Total Outlays
 Mandatory $7,381 $23,749 $7,478 $7,302 $6,628
 Discretionary $31,332 $45,349 $31,694 $33,381 $37,394
Total $38,713 $69,098 $39,172 $40,683 $44,022
$ in millions
Top 5 Programs By Budget
  Top 5 Programs
  Aviation Security At Ports of Entry Mitigation Between Ports of Entry Grants Program
2008 $5,280 $4,314 $4,198 $4,026 $3,825
2009 $5,005 $4,662 $3,820 $4,527 $3,425
$ in millions

Performance Snapshot

Accomplishments: DHS continues to increase the size of the border patrol and extend fencing and tactical infrastructure along the border to improve our control of the border in high priority areas. We have also demonstrated accomplishments in preparedness and response through our response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. For another year, we have ensured there was not an attack on American soil.

Challenges: DHS continues to face challenges in enhancing the screening of high-risk cargo in relevant modes of transportation. Cyber security threats have increased in frequency and sophistication, and the challenges of addressing these threats with a well-coordinated public-private response are ongoing. The Department also faces ongoing challenges due to disperse worksite locations in the National Capital Region, and continues to plan for a unified campus to facilitate the operations and unity of the Department.
Financial Snapshot
Clean Opinion on Financial Statements No
Timely Financial Reporting Yes Material Weaknesses 6
Improper Payment Rate 2.74% Total Assets $87,895
Total Liabilities $74,415 Net Cost of Operations $48,158
$ in millions
  Footnote:Note 1: The figure of $61.3 billion in budgetary resources includes $52.9 billion in appropriated dollars and $8.4 billion in emergency supplemental. Note 2: Total spending for FY 2006 includes $36.1 billion in emergency supplemental funding for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Note 3: FY 2009 total spending is a projection. Note 4: FY 2009 program decreases reflect shifting support dollars to other programs and do not reflect potential future emergency supplementals.

Summary of Department of Homeland Security Ratings for Fiscal Year 2008

 
                        FY 2008 Performance
Results per Strategic Goal
  Met/Exceeded     Not met but improved over prior years
  Not met target     Data not yet available
Budget per Strategic Goal
($ in millions)
Strategic Goal: 1: Protect our Nation from Dangerous People
Our objectives are to: Achieve Effective Control of Our Borders; Protect Our Interior and Enforce Immigration Laws; Strengthen Screening of Travelers and Workers; and Improve Security through Enhanced Immigration Services.
 
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2008 Actual = $23,503
Performance Measure(s)* 2006 Results 2007 Results 2008 Target 2008 Results 2009 Target
Border miles under effective control 499 599 674 757   815
Strategic Goal: 2: Protect our Nation from Dangerous Goods
Our objectives are to: Prevent and Detect Radiological/Nuclear Attacks; Prevent, Detect, and Protect against Biological Attacks; Prevent and Detect Chemical and Explosive Attacks; and Prevent the Introduction of Illicit Contraband while Facilitating Trade.
 
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2008 Actual = $5,949
Performance Measure(s)* 2006 Results 2007 Results 2008 Target 2008 Results 2009 Target
Percent of cargo, by volume, that passes through fixed radiation portal monitors at land and sea ports of entry 85% 94% 95% 97%   98%
Strategic Goal: 3: Protect Critical Infrastructure
Our objectives are to: Protect and Strengthen the Resilience of the Nation?s Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources; Ensure Continuity of Government Communications and Operations; Improve Cyber Security; and Protect Transportation Sectors.
 
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2008 Actual = $8,273
Performance Measure(s)* 2006 Results 2007 Results 2008 Target 2008 Results 2009 Target
Percent of high priority critical infrastructure and key resources where a vulnerability assessment has been conducted and enhancement(s) have been implemented --- --- 95% 100%   95%
Strategic Goal: 4: Strengthen Our Nation?s Preparedness and Emergency Response Capabilities
Our objectives are to: Ensure Preparedness; and Strengthen Response and Recovery.
 
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2008 Actual = $22,581
Performance Measure(s)* 2006 Results 2007 Results 2008 Target 2008 Results 2009 Target
Percent of respondents reporting they are better prepared to deal with disasters and emergencies as a result of training 90% 89% 90% 92.9%   92%
Strategic Goal: 5: Strengthen and Unify DHS Operations and Management
Our objectives are to: Improve Department Governance and Performance; Advance Intelligence and Information Sharing; and Integrate DHS Policy, Planning, and Operations Coordination.
 
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2008 Actual = $977
Performance Measure(s)* 2006 Results 2007 Results 2008 Target 2008 Results 2009 Target
Total instances of material weakness conditions identified by the independent auditor in their report on the DHS financial statements 25 16 <16 13   <12
  * This measure was selected from a number of performance measures aimed at the specific strategic goal