The Office of the Executive Director supports American consumers by ensuring that the FTC’s lawyers and economists have the tools necessary to vigorously enforce the federal antitrust and consumer protection statutes and ensures that the agency remains one of the Best Places to work in the federal government. The Office of the Executive Director (OED) is comprised of the Financial Management Office (FMO), the Human Capital Management Office (HCMO), the Office of the Chief the Administrative Services Officer (OCASO), and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). OED activities include:
- Management of the Commission’s human capital, information technology, financial management, and administrative services.
- Management of agency-wide projects on a broad range of matters, including agency reauthorization, annual appropriations, and budgets.  
- Working closely with the bureaus on strategic planning and assessing the management and resource implications of any proposed action. 
- Oversight of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).