Program Costs and Outlays

Government Cost Tables

Government cost for the Federal crop insurance program for the past 10 years are summarized in the following tables.

• The Crop year (CY) government cost tables summarize the costs by crop year (usually defined by the year the commodity is harvested).

The Fiscal year (FY) government cost table summarizing the costs by the Federal Government Fiscal year (October 1 – September 30) is available upon request.

Net Outlays

FCIC/RMA financial statements are based an accrual basis of accounting which is different than cash basis. Expense or revenue may be accrued in one period; however the cash is not disbursed or collected until the following period. Outlays are equal to cash disbursements. Net outlays are outlays (disbursements) less collections.

Note: For weekly updates, please see the Summary of Business.

Contact Information

For more information, contact RMA Public Affairs.