DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
(Dollars in thousands)
| Perm. Pos. | FTE | Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 actuals (Direct) | 7,452 | 7,143 | $945,474 | |
| 2000 actuals (VCRP) | ... | ... | 349,359 | |
| Total, 2000 actuals | 7,452 | 7,143 | 1,294,833 | |
| 2001 enacted | 7,520 | 7,412 | 1,363,309 | |
| Government-wide .22% rescission pursuant to P.L. 106-554 | ... | ... | -2,999 | |
| 2001 appropriation 1 | 7,520 | 7,412 | 1,360,310 | |
| Increases (see p. 64) | ... | 34 | 67,778 | |
| Decreases (see p. 64) | ... | ... | -5,319 | |
| 2002 base | 7,520 | 7,446 | 1,422,769 | |
| Program changes (detailed below) | 134 | 69 | 58,160 | |
| 2002 estimate 2 | 7,654 | 7,515 | 1,480,929 | |
1 While HIDTA transfers are reflected in 2000 actuals, they are not shown for 2001 or 2002 because final decisions on amounts have not been made.
2 Total reimbursable resources of 1,000 postions (779 special agents) 1,000 workyears and $111,386,000 will be provided from the ICDE appropriation for FY 2002.
| 2001 Appropriation | 2002 Base | 2002 Estimate | Program Changes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison by activity and program | Perm. Pos. |
FTE | Amount | Perm. Pos. |
FTE | Amount | Perm. Pos. |
FTE | Amount | Perm. Pos. |
FTE | Amount | |
| 1. Enforcement of federal law and investigation: | |||||||||||||
| Domestic enforcement | 2,252 | 2,183 | $406,217 | 2,252 | 2,212 | $429,527 | 2,270 | 2,222 | $438,800 | 18 | 10 | $ 9,273 | |
| Foreign cooperative investigations | 732 | 699 | 206,333 | 732 | 699 | 211,112 | 732 | 699 | 211,112 | ... | ... | ... | |
| Diversion control | 142 | 143 | 16,108 | 142 | 143 | 17,232 | 143 | 143 | 17,313 | 1 | ... | 81 | |
| State and local task forces | 1,678 | 1,675 | 241,596 | 1,678 | 1,675 | 257,355 | 1,678 | 1,675 | 257,355 | ... | ... | ... | |
| Subtotal | 4,804 | 4,700 | 870,254 | 4,804 | 4,729 | 915,226 | 4,823 | 4,739 | 924,580 | 19 | 10 | 9,354 | |
| 2. Investigative support: | |||||||||||||
| Intelligence | 883 | 900 | 112,592 | 883 | 900 | 120,676 | 886 | 902 | 120,918 | 3 | 2 | 242 | |
| DEA laboratory services | 381 | 378 | 44,334 | 381 | 378 | 47,500 | 449 | 412 | 60,562 | 68 | 34 | 13,062 | |
| DEA training | 99 | 98 | 20,265 | 99 | 98 | 20,668 | 99 | 98 | 20,668 | ... | ... | ... | |
| Research, engineering
and technical operations |
355 | 353 | 85,076 | 355 | 353 | 84,177 | 393 | 372 | 89,554 | 38 | 19 | 5,377 | |
| ADP and telecommunications | 133 | 130 | 140,433 | 133 | 131 | 141,543 | 135 | 132 | 171,501 | 2 | 1 | 29,958 | |
| Subtotal | 1,851 | 1,859 | 402,700 | 1,851 | 1,860 | 414,564 | 1,962 | 1,916 | 463,203 | 111 | 56 | 48,639 | |
| 3. Program direction: | |||||||||||||
| Management and administration | 865 | 853 | 87,356 | 865 | 857 | 92,979 | 869 | 860 | 93,146 | 4 | 3 | 167 | |
| Total | 7,520 | 7,412 | 1,360,310 | 7,520 | 7,446 | 1,422,769 | 7,654 | 7,515 | 1,480,929 | 134 | 69 | 58,160 | |
| Reimbursable FTE | ... | 1,029 | ... | ... | 1,029 | ... | ... | 1,029 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |
| Grand Total | 7,520 | 8,441 | 1,360,310 | 7,520 | 8,475 | 1,422,769 | 7,654 | 8,544 | 1,480,929 | 134 | 69 | 58,160 | |
| Program Changes | Perm. Pos. | FTE | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Operations Division (SOD) | 62 | 32 | $15,056 |
| DEA is seeking $15,056,000 and 62 positions (including 13 Special Agents) to provide critical enhancements to its Special Operations Division and Investigative Technology programs. The SOD is a comprehensive enforcement operation designed specifically to coordinate multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction and multi-national Title III investigations against the command and control elements of major drug trafficking organizations, operating domestically and abroad. These resources will be used to enhance staffing levels in key investigative areas within the Special Operations Division to include support for drug enforcement investigations associated with the Southwest Border, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. This request also augments DEA's funding base for contract linguists, and enhances DEA's investigative technology programs through new resources for equipment , technical support personnel, and training. | |||
| FIREBIRD | 3 | 2 | 30,000 |
| DEA requests an appropriated enhancement of $30,000,000 and 3 positions for the global FIREBIRD network. FIREBIRD is a client server-based computer network and DEA's primary office automation infrastructure, which provides essential computer tools for agents and support staff, including: E-Mail, uniform word processing, and many other forms of office automation software. FIREBIRD also serves as the communications 'backbone' for DEA's MERLIN intelligence network, and operates as the platform for numerous other mission critical databases and operational systems. DEA requires this funding to complete deployment, provide vital network security, and support technology renewal of the system | |||
| Laboratory Operations | 69 | 35 | 13,104 |
| DEA requests 69 positions and $13,104,000 (46 chemists and $4.110,000 for laboratory equipment) to meet mission critical requirements within the laboratory services program. DEA's forensic chemists provide a variety of essential services, including drug and evidence analysis, onsite assistance for clandestine laboratory seizures and crime scene investigations, and vital court testimony to support prosecution efforts. The requested funds and staffing will be used to provide sufficient chemist resources to address a growing backlog of exhibits, and establish a laboratory equipment base that will better support program operations. | |||
| Total Program Changes, Druge Enforcement Administration | 134 | 69 | 58,160 |