Org comparison
Regulatory agencies organize around oversight decisions; operating agencies organize around mission delivery.
Regulatory agencies such as SEC, FTC, FCC, FDA, and NRC tend to separate policy, enforcement, legal review, and subject-matter offices. Operating agencies such as FEMA, CBP, TSA, CMS, and USPS organize around delivery networks, field operations, regions, or service lines.
Computed across 4 Creately org-chart pages · last updated May 2, 2026
The evidence
The 4 agencies in this pattern
Each card links to the full org-chart page with the structural detail. Sourced from official public agency pages.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Financial Regulation
4500 Employees
Regulatory commission structure for markets oversight.
Food and Drug Administration
Health Regulation
18000 Employees
Regulatory center model for products, science, inspections, and enforcement.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Management
22000 Employees
Operating agency with preparedness and regional disaster response.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Border Security
65000 Employees
Operating agency with field enforcement and trade operations.
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