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The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) is an independent agency within the executive branch responsible for ensuring that the federal government's efforts to prevent terrorism are balanced with the need to protect privacy and civil liberties. The board reviews and analyzes actions taken by the executive branch to protect the nation, ensuring that these actions do not infringe upon civil liberties and privacy rights. It was established in 2007.

In FY 2024,

$12M

was spent by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
In FY 2024,

<0.1%

of federal spending was by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

How much does the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board spend?

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board spent $12 million in fiscal year (FY) 2024. This was 0.00018% of the $6.78 trillion in overall federal spending. The department ranked 110th among federal agencies in total spending.

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.

Share of PCLOB net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024

Federal spending may shift over time due to population growth, changes in policy and programs, and emerging problems to address. Adjusting for inflation, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board’s federal spending has increased from $1.34 million in 2013 to $12 million in 2024.

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 2013.

Yearly federal net spending by PCLOB, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 2013–2024

Since 2013, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board's spending has increased 796.3%, while overall spending has increased 45%.
The department’s spending grew more than overall spending, which means that the department’s share of the federal budget increased. In 2024, PCLOB accounted for 0.00018% of all federal spending. That’s 0.00015 percentage points higher than 2013 and 0.00012 points higher than ten years before 2024.
Major legislation, internal or global economic conditions, and acute events like the COVID-19 pandemic can affect spending year to year. For example, the federal budget fluctuated during the pandemic, rising from $5.3 trillion (in 2023 dollars) in 2019 to $7.7 trillion in 2020 and $7.8 trillion in 2021.

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board's share of federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 2013.

Percentage of federal budget dedicated to PCLOB, FYs 2013–2024

Most federal spending can be categorized as direct or indirect. Direct spending refers to money the federal government spends on budget items such as federal programs, employee salaries, and debt interest. Indirect spending refers to federal transfers to state and local governments.
In FY 2024, all of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board's spending was direct.
The chart below outlines all net PCLOB spending.

How did the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board spend its budget in 2024?

Federal government net spending isolated to PCLOB, FY 2024

Who leads the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board?

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) is a bipartisan group of five members who are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. It is led by a chairman who serves full time.

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