In 1953, Attorney General Order No. 8-53 established EOUSA to “provide general executive assistance and supervision to the offices of the United States Attorneys.” One of the original directives instructed EOUSA to “serve as liaison, coordinator, and expediter with respect to the Offices of the United States Attorneys, and between these offices and other elements of the Department [of Justice].” Under the guidance of the Director, EOUSA provides the 94 USAOs with general executive support; policy guidance; administrative management direction and oversight; operational support; and coordination with other components of the Department and other federal agencies. EOUSA’s responsibilities encompass legal, budgetary, administrative, and personnel services, as well as continuing legal education.

[updated February 2018]