The following table summarizes the Department's funding and staffing requests for fiscal years 1999 through 2001.

These Justifications are in three parts. The first part begins with a set of summary tables outlining the Department's budget authority, outlays, and staffing levels. The tabular material is followed by discussions of the Department's programs.

Throughout the Justifications, all references to years refer to fiscal years (beginning October 1 and ending September 30) unless otherwise noted.