(July 2021) In fiscal year 2020, there were 274 government benefits fraud offenders sentenced in the federal system. The number of government benefits fraud offenders has decreased by 48.1% since fiscal year 2016.
- The Commission promulgates guidelines that judges consult when sentencing federal offenders. When the guidelines are amended, a subsequent Guidelines Manual is published.
- In this section, you will find the Commission’s comprehensive archive of yearly amendments and Guidelines Manuals dating back to 1987.
