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The United States Parole Commission (USPC) is a subdivision of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the parole process for federal prisoners. The agency evaluates the suitability of inmates for parole, sets conditions for parole, and supervises parolees to ensure compliance with the terms of their release. It also has the authority to revoke parole if conditions are violated. The USPC aims to promote public safety by facilitating the reintegration of offenders into society while ensuring they adhere to legal and rehabilitative standards. It was established in 1976.

In FY 2024,

$9.46M

was spent by the United States Parole Commission
In FY 2024,

<0.1%

of Dept. of Justice spending was by the United States Parole Commission

How much does the United States Parole Commission spend?

The United States Parole Commission spent a net total of $9.46 million in fiscal year (FY) 2024. This was 0.022% of the $44 billion spent by the Department of Justice, which itself was 0.6% of all federal spending. The USCP ranked 12th among DOJ subdivisions in net spending.
Net spending is the difference between agency spending and any financial accounts generating funds from the agency’s own activities, like fees or rent. When these funds offset all spending, net spending appears negative. Some agencies tend to operate with positive net spending while others will register negative net spending sometimes or often.

The United States Parole Commission ranked 12th among Department of Justice divisions in net spending in 2024.

DOJ net spending by division, FY 2024

Like the overall federal budget, agency spending may shift over time due to population growth, changes in policy and programs, and emerging problems to address. Adjusting for inflation, the United States Parole Commission’s federal spending has decreased from $19.5 million in 1980 to $9.46 million in 2024.

The United States Parole Commission’s federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.

Yearly federal net spending by USCP, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1980–2024

Since 1980, the United States Parole Commission's spending has decreased 51.4%, while overall spending has increased 193.7%.
As a percentage of the overall federal budget, a positive number means agency net spending made up some positive share of total federal spending; a negative number means that net generated funds offset a portion of total spending. USCP spending grew less than overall federal spending since 1980, which means that its share of the federal budget decreased. In 2024, USCP accounted for 0.00014% of overall federal spending.

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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 United States Parole Commission’s share of federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.

Net spending by USCP as a share of federal spending, FYs 1980–2024

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 United States Parole Commission's spending was direct.
The chart below outlines all net USCP spending.

How did the United States Parole Commission spend its budget in 2024?

Federal government net spending isolated to USCP, FY 2024

Who leads the United States Parole Commission?

The USPC is led by a chair. This individual is nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. They report to the Attorney General.

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