About the CFTC

• Mission & Responsibilities

  Learn more about the CFTC’s missions and purpose.

• Commissioners

  Learn more about the Chairman and the Commissioners who oversee the CFTC.

• CFTC Organization

  The CFTC organization consists of the Commissioners, the Offices of the Chairman, and the agency's operating units.

• History of the CFTC

  The CFTC was founded in 1974, but futures trading dates back more than 150 years.

• CFTC Committees

  The CFTC's Advisory Committees were created to provide input and make recommendations to the Commission on a variety of regulatory and market issues

• CFTC Reports

  Budgets, performance reports, strategic plans, and other CFTC published reports.

• Office of the Inspector General

  OIG conducts independent and objective audits, investigations, and inspections to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in CFTC programs and operations.

• Office of the Chief Economist

  Analysis reports and research papers published by CFTC economists.

• Procurement Opportunities

  Notices for small purchase procurement actions and contact information.

• Careers at CFTC

  Careers at the CFTC offer challenging work and excellent benefits.