- The White House budget office has issued a directive to federal agencies, emphasizing the need to prepare for potential layoffs.
- This preparatory action is in response to a looming government shutdown that could disrupt federal operations.
- Agencies have been instructed to devise reduction-in-force plans to navigate the financial challenges posed by the possible shutdown.
- Programs that are not deemed essential or required to continue during a shutdown are at heightened risk of being targeted for cuts.
- The guidance aims to ensure agencies are proactive and prepared to manage staff and resources effectively in the event of a budgetary crisis.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-tells-federal-agencies-prepare-layoff-plans-government-shutdown-looms)
