Department of State(DOS)
Cabinet department for diplomacy, consular services, foreign policy coordination, international security assistance, and overseas operations.
Function
Cabinet department
Parent
Top-level (no parent)
FY2026 Budget Authority
$93.98B
Official Data
USAspending.govEvidence & Review
Evidence Confidence
MediumVerification Status
AI-researched, unverifiedLast Reviewed
Jul 5, 2026
Retrieved On
Jul 5, 2026
Effectiveness Baseline
Performance.gov publishes State planning material; GAO and inspectors general examine embassy security, IT, foreign assistance oversight, and consular operations.
Efficiency Opportunities
Integrate foreign assistance data across State and USAID, modernize consular appointment and passport systems, and standardize overseas facilities project controls.
Effectiveness Opportunities
Improve visa and passport timeliness, crisis response for Americans abroad, diplomatic reporting quality, and aid coordination with measurable outcomes.