Opportunity
Federal Register #Docket No. OLP183
DOJ Notice: No Inflation Adjustment for Civil Monetary Penalties in 2026
Buyer
Justice Department (Department of Justice)
Posted
July 15, 2026
Identifier
Docket No. OLP183
This notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ) provides an update on civil monetary penalty adjustments for the 2026 calendar year. - The DOJ announces that civil monetary penalty amounts will remain at 2025 levels for 2026 - No inflation adjustment will be made due to the absence of October 2025 Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) data - The decision follows guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - The notice is informational and does not represent a procurement opportunity or award
Description
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announces that its civil monetary penalty amounts will not increase for the 2026 calendar year. DOJ is required by statute to adjust civil monetary penalties annually for inflation, but due to the lack of October 2025 CPI-U data, no cost-of-living adjustment will be made for 2026. DOJ will continue to use the 2025 penalty levels for 2026. The notice provides background on the statutory process and references guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).