3. The NASA Budget Our system is perfectly and purposely designed to not be efficient As a result, finding and holding on to a credible budget is tougher than Rocket Science

6. Where’s the Money? NASA is in here 4% of “Other Discretionary”

7. NASA Budget as a Percentage of the Federal Budget In 2011, the NASA budget fell to .49% of the Federal Budget

11. Legislative Process – Appropriations Bill HOUSE SENATE Hearings/Markup before Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearings/Markup before Science and Space Subcommittee Markup by Appropriations Committee Markup by Appropriations Committee Report Report FLOOR FLOOR Conference President Signs or Vetoes Appropriations Bill Rules

12. NASA Budget Horizon 2011 Actual Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 Budget Year (Fiscal Year) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Adjustment Year Budget Year Budget Year +1 Budget Year+2 Budget Year+3 Budget Year+4 Adjustment Year Budget Year Budget Year +1 Budget Year+2 Budget Year+3 Budget Year+4 Adjustment Year Budget Year Budget Year +1 Budget Year+2 Budget Year+3 Budget Year+4 Adjustment Year Budget Year Budget Year +1 Budget Year+2 Budget Year+3 Budget Year+4 FY13 Budget FY14 Budget FY15 Budget FY16 Budget

13. From Project submit to Appropriations takes a minimum of 18 months – Change Happens ! M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J/J A S 18 MONTHS PRESIDENT CONGRESS • Budget Resolution • Authorization Acts • Appropriation Acts OMB OMB AGENCIES AGENCIES • Internal determination of requirements and authorities - Formation of budget recommendations • Midyear update / sequester report • Apportionment of appropriated funds • Operating Plans • Implementation of program • Obligations • Costs • Outlays • Final budget approval • Budget message to Congress • Review and integrate agency recommendations - Markup and reclama process (President’s Pass back) • Secure final determinations by President O Guidelines PPBE 12 12 Appropriation We are here for FY12 Approp. FY11 Approp. approval • Center Task Agreements

14. PPBE