How often is the FYDP system updated?

• A. Twice yearly, with updates only in even years
• B. Two times in even-numbered years as a result of the POM and BES submissions and the President's Budget; one time in odd years to correspond with the President's budget
• C. Monthly updates throughout the year
• D. Annually after the President's Budget is released

Answer: (B)

Updating the FYDP follows the PPBE budgeting rhythm, with timing tied to budget milestones. In even-numbered years, two updates are made to reflect the outcomes of the Program Objective Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission and the President’s Budget. In odd-numbered years, there’s one update to align with the President’s Budget cycle. This pattern matches the described schedule and isn’t monthly or strictly annual, since updates hinge on major budget decisions and submissions rather than a fixed interval.