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Appropriations

Funds legally set aside by Congress for specific government spending.

Fiscal Year

The 12-month period that the government uses for budgeting and accounting. For the U.S. federal government, it runs from October 1st to September 30th.

Government Shutdown

When Congress fails to pass spending bills on time, leading to the temporary closure of non-essential government agencies and services, and many federal employees working without pay.

Excepted Employees

Federal employees who are legally required to perform their duties during a government shutdown, even if they aren't getting paid, because their work is considered essential for public safety or protection of property.

Continuing Appropriations

A type of temporary funding bill that Congress passes to keep the government running at current spending levels if regular spending bills aren't approved by the start of the fiscal year.

Retroactive

Taking effect from a date in the past.

Hazardous Duty Pay

Extra payment provided to employees who perform duties that involve unusual physical hardship or hazard.