U.S. Department of Agriculture Lapse in Funding Plans

Information and Resources:

• Employee Frequently Asked Questions: Lapse in Appropriations
• Retirement, Health Insurance and Benefits, Office of Workers’ Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation Frequently Asked Questions: Lapse in Appropriations (PDF, 164 KB)
• OPM Shutdown Furlough Guidance - This page provides information on shutdown furloughs.  This guidance applies to activities that are funded by annual appropriations. Some agency functions have alternative funding sources and, as a result, are not directly affected by a lapse in annual appropriations.
• OPM Operating Status - The current Washington, DC area operating status can be found on OPM’s website or by downloading the OPM Alert Mobile App.
• USDA Employee Information Line - The Employee Information Line provides information on the Status of USDA facilities in the National Capital Region, severe weather or employee working hours/reporting times. This line is updated daily. Please call 1-800-932-1902 for current information. For TTY services, call 1-800-877-8339.
• Office of Management and Budget - All Agency contingency plans.