Continuing Resolutions have become a recurring feature of the federal budget process. 

For federal leaders, financial managers, grants professionals, acquisition teams, and program managers, that means navigating uncertainty while continuing to deliver on mission requirements, manage resources responsibly, and remain compliant with appropriations law. 

Join us for Agency Operations Under a Continuing Resolution: Practical Strategies for Mission Success, a timely webinar led by E. Steven Butler, former federal Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Service leader with decades of experience managing agency operations during periods of funding uncertainty. 

Designed for federal professionals responsible for financial management, budget execution, grants, acquisition, and operational oversight, this webinar explores the practical realities of operating under a Continuing Resolution and the steps organizations can take now to prepare for potential FY27 funding constraints. 

Drawing on real-world federal experience, Steve Butler will provide actionable insights into how agencies can continue executing their missions while managing compliance risks, funding limitations, and operational restrictions. 

Key topics include: 

  • What a Continuing Resolution is and how it differs from a regular appropriation 
  • Historical lessons learned from prior CR periods 
  • Activities agencies may continue under a CR 
  • Restrictions affecting hiring, travel, training, contracts, and new initiatives 
  • Grant funding and award considerations during periods of continuing appropriations 
  • The relationship between Continuing Resolutions and the Antideficiency Act 
  • Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them 
  • Practical planning and risk mitigation strategies for FY27 

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of agency authorities, operational limitations, and practical actions they can take to prepare for future funding uncertainty while maintaining mission effectiveness. 

Certificate of Attendance and 1 CPE Credit available.