MDCP Federal Government Shutdown
Based on OMB guidance, should the federal government shut down, here’s some guidance that may be helpful for ongoing MDCP projects.
No. Your MDCP award was made as part of a federal appropriation in a fiscal year that precedes the fiscal year of the shutdown in question. MDCP awards, made in one fiscal year, are available through all of the subsequent years that are included in the project period.
Yes, but you will not be able to count on any other federal support that you may have lined up for such activity.
No, do not plan on it. Advances and reimbursements are made through ASAP, a Department of Treasury system. You should expect that this system will NOT be available during a shutdown.
Yes, you may claim reimbursement for expenses incurred during the shutdown.
No, federal officials will not be available to support MDCP activity during the shutdown.
No, not during the shutdown.
Do not count on these or any other federal web-based resource being available during the shutdown.