Asset Forfeiture Management Staff

Asset Forfeiture Management Staff
Type:	Government
Parent organization:	Department of Justice
Employees:	Not publicly specified
Executive:	Peter M. Maxey, Director (as of last available data)
Budget:	Part of the DOJ's budget; specific figures for AFMS not disclosed
Address:	950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530, USA
Website:	https://www.justice.gov/jmd/afms
Creation Legislation:	[[Established under the authority of the Attorney General; no specific legislation cited for creation but operates under the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984]]
Wikipedia:	Asset Forfeiture Management Staff

Asset Forfeiture Management Staff

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Mission
The Asset Forfeiture Management Staff (AFMS) is dedicated to managing and administering the Department of Justice's (DOJ) asset forfeiture programs, ensuring that assets linked to crime are effectively seized, managed, and disposed of to support law enforcement and compensate victims.

Services
Asset management; Financial oversight; Program support

Regulations

The Asset Forfeiture Management Staff (AFMS) is a component of the Justice Management Division within the U.S. Department of Justice, responsible for the administrative management of the asset forfeiture program. It handles the financial, contractual, and systemic aspects of asset forfeiture, ensuring that the proceeds of crime are utilized to disrupt criminal enterprises and aid victims.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the AFMS is to support law enforcement by managing the DOJ's Assets Forfeiture Fund (AFF) and Seized Assets Deposit Fund (SADF), ensuring assets are seized, forfeited, and disposed of in a manner that maximizes the impact on crime and supports victims. AFMS aims to maintain integrity, transparency, and efficiency in its operations.

Parent organization

U.S. Department of Justice - AFMS operates under the Justice Management Division (JMD) of the DOJ.

Legislation

While no specific legislation created AFMS, it operates under the legal framework set by the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, which established the AFF.

Partners

AFMS works with various law enforcement agencies participating in the DOJ's Asset Forfeiture Program but does not list specific partners in the provided references.

Number of employees

The number of employees specifically within AFMS is not publicly specified in the references provided.

Organization structure

Office of the Director oversees the overall operations.
Financial Management handles the AFF and SADF.
Information Technology maintains systems like the Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS).
Contracts and Procurement manages program-wide contracts.

List of programs

Management of the Assets Forfeiture Fund (AFF)
Seized Assets Deposit Fund (SADF) Administration
Operation of the Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS)

Last total enacted budget

The budget for AFMS is part of the broader DOJ budget, with specifics not publicly disclosed.

Leader

The head of the organization holds the title of Director, currently Peter M. Maxey.

Services provided

AFMS provides services related to the financial management of seized assets, including tracking, valuation, and disposal. It supports law enforcement by managing the asset forfeiture funds, ensuring they are used to enhance public safety, compensate crime victims, and fund law enforcement activities.

Regulations overseen

AFMS does not oversee regulations directly but ensures compliance with federal laws and guidelines related to asset forfeiture and financial management within the DOJ's programs.

Headquarters address

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530, USA

Website

https://www.justice.gov/jmd/afms

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Asset Forfeiture Management Staff; related information can be found under broader DOJ or asset forfeiture entries.

References

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