Budget Woes at LaRC Continue

NASA LaRC CD COMM # 2005-1 FY05 Procurement Reductions

“The Headquarters Mission Directorates and we are in the process of examining and understanding the FY05 budget as passed by the Congress as part of the Omnibus Budget Act. Thus far, our analysis shows significant changes between the President’s submittal and the final budget. These changes arise primarily from congressionally directed activities (“earmarks”), budget rescissions and other institutional factors, including a reduced buyout and higher than anticipated utility costs. We have to free up procurement dollars to fund these “unfunded” mandates.”