When does the federal govt fiscal year begin and end?

The federal government's fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30 of the following year. This cycle allows the government to plan and allocate funds for various programs and services over a 12-month period. Each fiscal year is designated by the year in which it ends, so the fiscal year 2024, for example, runs from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.