NEWS+ANALYSIS Burdened Buyers
In 2004, staffers in Homeland Security's Procurement Operations Office handled six to 10 times the recommended amount of purchases.
| Procurement Shop (in millions) | Managed Per Person |
|---|---|
| Office of Procurement Operations | $64.2 |
| Emergency Preparedness and Response | $33.7 |
| Transportation Security Administration | $20.3 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $12.7 |
| Customs and Border Protection | $11.1 |
| Coast Guard | $5.9 |
| Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | $2.7 |
| Secret Service | $2.7 |
Source: Homeland Security Department
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