Consistent with the Government Performance and Results Act, the 2007 budget includes a 3 program activity decision unit strutcture to align the USA's budget with the mission and strategic objectives contained in the DOJ Strategic Plan (FY 2003-2008). In addition, the budget continues the realignment to reflect the USA's 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. These revisions assure that 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.

1. National Security and Criminal Prosecutions
The USAs request 4 positions (1 attorney), 2 FTE, and $7,737,000 to support prosecution efforts in the war on terrorism. As a result of increases in funding for investigative agencies over the past several years, more resources are needed to prosecute those who pose a threat to the United States. Across America, the USAs are aggressively and successfully prosecuting terrorists. The initiative will provide support for Anti-Terrorism Advisory Councils (ATACs); litigation expenses for the growing number of terrorism cases being prosecuted; the need for information technology security; and anti-terrorism training. FY 2007 current services resources are 567 positions (315 attorneys), 567 FTE, and $84,091,000. Total FY 2007 resources for this activity are 571 positions (316 attorneys), 569 FTE, and $91,828,000.

2. Physical Security
The USAs request $1,430,000 for replacement and upgrades of basic physical security in U.S. Attorneys' Offices (USAOs). Physical security needs for prosecutors and other judicial officers is a growing issue as a result of the potential threat posed by terrorists and other criminals. The protection of the men and women who comprise our judicial system is essential to the proper administration of justice. The types of equipment requested include intrusion detection and access control systems and identification badge systems. This equipment will assist in making USAOs safer and enhance the capability to respond in the event of a crisis. FY 2007 current services resources are $3,500,000. Total FY 2007 resources for this activity are $4,930,000.

3. Gang Prosecutions
The USAs request 61 positions (48 attorneys), 31 FTE, and $6,081,000 to support prosecution efforts for combating gang violence and the reduction of crime throughout the United States. Violent street gangs represent a growing threat to public safety in neighborhoods throughout the United States. The additional resources requested are needed to prosecute gang members and to create new and strengthened coordination efforts among local agencies that are addressing the gang problem. FY 2007 current services resources are 92 positions (74 attorneys), 92 FTE, and $13,302,000. Total FY 2007 resources for this activity are 153 positions (122 attorneys), 123 FTE, and $19,383,000.

4. Child Exploitation and Obscenity Prosecutions
The USAs request 26 positions (21 attorneys), 13 FTE, and $2,625,000 to prosecute the increasing child exploitation, obscenity, child trafficking and "traveling" cases throughout the country. From FY 2004 to FY 2005, the number of child abuse/pornography cases filed increased 76 percent, from 893 to 1,576. This initiative will focus on the proliferation of child sexual exploitation as a result of the internet and electronic tools used by criminals. Additional resources will also be used to combat the increase in so-called "traveling" offenses that involve not only the interstate and international trafficking of women and children, but also criminals that travel to engage in sex with children. FY 2007 current services resources are 274 positions (195 attorneys), 274 FTE, and $42,045,000. Total FY 2007 resources for this activity are 300 positions (216 attorneys), 287 FTE, and $44,670,000.

5. Identity Theft Prosecutions
The USAs request 30 positions (24 attorneys), 15 FTE, and $3,015,000 to prosecute additional identity theft cases - as one of the dominant white collar crime problems facing law enforcement authorities today. Surveys show that over 10 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year and it costs businesses an estimated $48 billion annually in losses. FY 2007 current services resources are 94 positions (68 attorneys), 94 FTE, and $14,424,000. Total FY 2007 resources for this activity are 124 positions (92 attorneys), 109 FTE, and $17,439,000.

6. Criminal Debt Collection
The USAs request 28 positions, 14 FTE, and $2,317,000 to provide for increased enforcement and debt collection litigation. Emphasis will be placed on identification and preservation of assets, thereby increasing the amount of restitution for crime victims. Skilled asset investigators will determine availability of assets that otherwise might not have been discovered. Unpaid debt has risen dramatically in recent years, and additional asset investigators will allow USAOs to increase their collection efforts substantially. At the end of FY 2005, $41.4 billion in criminal debt was outstanding, with 25 percent or $10.4 billion that may be collectible. FY 2007 current services resources are 340 positions (45 attorneys), 340 FTE, and $52,173,000. Total FY 2007 resources for this activity are 368 positions (45 attorneys), 354 FTE, and $54,490,000.