[All_staff] Message from Hugh Montgomery: Government Partial Shutdown

[Mary Beth Stewart]

Dear Colleagues:

As I am sure you all know by now, the Congress failed to reach agreement
on an FY14 spending bill.  Therefore the federal government has
officially announced a partial shutdown.   Jefferson Lab will be
authorized to spend only those funds that are carried forward from
FY13.  The carry over funds will allow the Lab to meet its payroll for
up to three weeks but will severely restrict all non-labor (materials
and services, travel, etc) spending.  Due to the uncertainty associated
with the length of the current shut down, the Lab is implementing a
moratorium on all non-labor spending for one week effective
immediately.  This includes e-Commerce, P-Cards, and purchase
requisitions.  It is expected that division heads will personally manage
and approve the use of P-Cards.  In accordance with guidance received
yesterday from Secretary Moniz, all non essential travel should be
delayed or cancelled.

It should be clearly understood that issues involving operational
emergencies or that could compromise safety must be immediately dealt
with and are exempt from the spending moratorium.  Division leaders
should be involved in making these decisions.

The 12 GeV Project has developed its plans to deal with the shut down
and further guidance can be provided by Claus Rode or Allison Lung.

If you have questions about the implementation of this moratorium,
please contact Joe Scarcello or Lyn Wells.

I realize these are difficult times and I appreciate your understanding
and support. We will continue to review the situation as it evolves.

Mont