Every year, each federal department and agency releases what’s called a departmental plan. Within these plans are forecasts for job positions and programs for the following three fiscal years. Read MoreThe spending plans for federal departments and agencies typically vary from actual results. Public Service, Explainer, federal public service, Government Spending, Ottawa Sun Every year, each federal department and agency releases what’s called a departmental plan. Within these plans are forecasts for job positions and programs for the following three fiscal years. Read More