http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/national/black-budget/
The top five agencies, by spending
Central Intelligence Agency
Collect, analyze, evaluate, disseminate foreign intelligence and conduct covert operations.
Agency fiscal year budget
since 2004, not inflation-
adjusted
since 2004, not inflation-
adjusted
+56%
Approximate percentage
growth from 2004 to 2013
growth from 2004 to 2013
National Security Agency
Protect the government’s information systems and intercept foreign signals intelligence information.
+53%
National Reconnaissance Office
Design, build, and operate the nation’s signals and imagery reconnaissance satellites.
+12%
National Geospatial-Intelligence Program
Generate and provide imagery and map-based intelligence, which is used for national security, U.S. military operations, navigation and humanitarian aid efforts.
+108%
General Defense Intelligence Program
Provide assessments of foreign military intentions and capabilities to policymakers and military commanders. Conduct human and technical intelligence collection, document and media management.
+3%