WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is requesting $426.71 million in funding and 1,183 staff positions for fiscal year 2027, outlining how it plans to carry out consumer protection and competition enforcement in the coming year.
What This Means for You
- Federal funding will shape how aggressively the FTC pursues scams, fraud, and antitrust cases
- Staffing levels determine the agency’s ability to investigate and enforce violations
- The plan sets performance goals that guide consumer protection efforts
The budget request, submitted to Congress, aligns with the President’s broader federal spending proposal and includes required performance planning documents that explain how the agency measures its effectiveness.
What the Budget Covers
The request includes funding for the FTC’s core responsibilities: investigating deceptive business practices, enforcing antitrust laws, and educating consumers about fraud risks.
It also incorporates the agency’s Annual Performance Report for fiscal year 2025 and its performance plans for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. These documents, required under federal law, outline measurable goals and track whether the agency is meeting its enforcement and public outreach targets.
Understanding the Planning Requirements
The performance documents are required under the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act of 2010, a federal law that requires agencies to set goals and report results to improve accountability.
In practical terms, this means the FTC must define what success looks like—such as reducing fraud losses or increasing enforcement actions—and report progress annually.
Commission Approval
The FTC voted 2-0 to release the budget request and accompanying performance documents to Congress.
Consumer Protection Role
The FTC said it will continue its role in protecting consumers and promoting competition across industries.
Consumers can report fraud, scams, and deceptive business practices through the agency’s website at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The agency emphasized it does not demand payment, threaten consumers, or require money transfers as part of its operations.
Next Steps
Congress will review the FTC’s request as part of the federal budget process, determining final funding levels and staffing for the agency in fiscal year 2027.
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