Under current federal law, automatic spending reductions, called a "sequester," are scheduled to be implemented effective March 1, 2013. The federal Office of Management and Budget is responsible for implementing a federal sequester. The information at the links below should be used as a guideline for planning purposes only.

Secretary Barnes' Letters to Agency Heads:
     Feb 22, 2013 (Planning for Potential Impact)
     Mar 14, 2013 (Impact Assessments Request)
    
Grants to Individuals and Local Governments:
     Grants to Individuals and Local Governments
     State Education Grants passed through to Local Governments
    
Grants to State Agencies:
     By Grant (CFDA #)
     By Agency
    
Federal Guidance:
     Presidential Sequestration Order
     Apportionment of Continuing Resolution for FFY 2013, OMB     Bulletin 12-2, Supplement 1
     Sequestration Report
     Sequestration Memorandum, OMB Memo M-13-06
     U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Sequestration Impact
     Social Security Administration - Sequestration Impact
     Environmental Protection Agency – Sequestration Impact
     CSBG - Sequestration Impact
     SSBG - Sequestration Impact