The U.S. Information Agency (USIA) received $1.4 bil. in FY Ô95 and $1.08 bil. in FY Ô96 for the conduct of public diplomacy. USIA's mission are to explain and advocate U.S. policy to foreign publics, provide them with info. about the U.S., build lasting relationships and mutual understanding, and advise U.S. decisionmakers on foreign public opinion and its implications for the U.S. This report discusses streamlining efforts at USIA and identifies options that could enable USIA to adjust to add'l. budget reductions. Adjustments would be in addition to those that USIA has taken to reduce costs.