What are an agencys options if the BCP deadline is missed?
A hard-line approachUnless the issue is particularly important, you probably will have to wait until next year. The timeframes are essentially the same year-after-year, so there should be little reason to miss the deadline. There is little sympathy from Finance staff for those who want to submit late BCPs. When you work the amount of overtime that a typical budget analyst or Principal works, you are not interested in adding to your workload by accepting late BCPs. Finance staff meet countless deadlines, many unreasonably shortthey expect others to meet theirs. A softer approachIf you know you are going to be late, discuss it with your budget analyst. Timely request an extension of time from the Assistant Director of Finance, per the Budget Letter instructions. Determine what you might be able to submit on time, and then when you can submit the rest of the information. Develop exceptional relations with your Finance staff. A good deed done for another person usually results in a good de
