DOJ Component Information:Administrative Review and Appeals

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FY2004 Budget Summary

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPEALS
(Dollars in thousands)

Perm.
Pos. FTE Amount

2002 Obligations 1,184 1,143 $183,487

2003 President's Budget Request 1,337 1,298 193,535

Adjustments to Base

     Increases (see p. 28) ... 103 7,213

2004 Current Services 1,337 1,401 200,748

      Program improvements (detailed below) 28 7 2,000

      Program offsets (detailed below) ... ... -5,328

2004 Request 1,365 1,408 197,420

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

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

     Executive Office for Immig.Review 1,322 1,283 $191,713 1,322 1,386 $198,709 1,350 1,393 $195,383 28 7 -$3,326

     Office of the Pardon Attorney 15 15 1,822 15 15 2,039 15 15 2,037 ... ... -$2

     Total 1,337 1,298 193,535 1,337 1,401 200,748 1,365 1,408 197,420 28 7 -3,328

Program Improvements Perm
Pos. FTE Amount

Coordination with Immigration Initiatives 28 7 $2,000

The Border and Transportation Security (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) has developed initiatives that include border enforcement and interior enforcement, most notably additional personnel to support an enhanced Entry/Exit Program. As a direct result of these initiatives, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) anticipates an increase in immigration judge caseload by an estimated 6,000 cases, and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) caseload by 800 appeals annually. To successfully adjudicate the anticipated increase in cases, EOIR requires 28 additional positions.

Program Offsets

Board of Immigration Appeals Restructuring ... ... -4,000

As part of the overall reorganization of the Department, the Attorney General has published a final rule restructuring BIA. The restructuring will reduce the number of BIA members, streamline adjudication of cases, and additionally result in related savings in administrative expenses.

Crosscutting Efficiencies ... ... -1,328

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 effort, and cost savings. The crosscutting savings identified are the result of the consolidation of facilities management, including field space, the centralization of telecommunications network operations and support, and improved deployment of human resource personnel.

Total Program Improvements, Administrative Review and Appeals.. 28 7 -3,328

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	Perm. Pos.	FTE	Amount
2002 Obligations	1,184	1,143	$183,487
2003 President's Budget Request	1,337	1,298	193,535
Adjustments to Base
Increases (see p. 28)	...	103	7,213
2004 Current Services	1,337	1,401	200,748
Program improvements (detailed below)	28	7	2,000
Program offsets (detailed below)	...	...	-5,328
2004 Request	1,365	1,408	197,420


		2003 President's Budget Request	2004 Current Services	2004 Request	Program Improvements
Comparison by activity and program	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount
Executive Office for Immig.Review	1,322	1,283	$191,713	1,322	1,386	$198,709	1,350	1,393	$195,383	28	7	-$3,326
Office of the Pardon Attorney	15	15	1,822	15	15	2,039	15	15	2,037	...	...	-$2
Total	1,337	1,298	193,535	1,337	1,401	200,748	1,365	1,408	197,420	28	7	-3,328

	Program Improvements	Perm Pos.	FTE	Amount
	Coordination with Immigration Initiatives	28	7	$2,000
	The Border and Transportation Security (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) has developed initiatives that include border enforcement and interior enforcement, most notably additional personnel to support an enhanced Entry/Exit Program. As a direct result of these initiatives, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) anticipates an increase in immigration judge caseload by an estimated 6,000 cases, and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) caseload by 800 appeals annually. To successfully adjudicate the anticipated increase in cases, EOIR requires 28 additional positions.


	Program Offsets
	Board of Immigration Appeals Restructuring	...	...	-4,000
	As part of the overall reorganization of the Department, the Attorney General has published a final rule restructuring BIA. The restructuring will reduce the number of BIA members, streamline adjudication of cases, and additionally result in related savings in administrative expenses.

	Crosscutting Efficiencies	...	...	-1,328
	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 effort, and cost savings. The crosscutting savings identified are the result of the consolidation of facilities management, including field space, the centralization of telecommunications network operations and support, and improved deployment of human resource personnel.


	Total Program Improvements, Administrative Review and Appeals..	28	7	-3,328
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