Is The Internal Business Center Closed?

The Interior Business Center is a federal shared services provider that operates under a fee-for-service, full cost recovery business model. It offers Acquisition, Financial Management, and Human Resources systems and services to federal agencies. The shutdown disrupted disbursement for those who received their money from the center, including employees at agencies like NASA. If Congress does not pass spending legislation, significant swaths of the U.S. government would have to suspend operations as soon as March 1. For additional assistance, contact your Human Resources Office (HR), Servicing Personnel Office (SPO), or your agency’s Servicing Center.

The National Business Center (NBC) has been restructured and renamed the Interior Business Center (IBC) since October 1, 2012. The IBC staff is available to assist customers with general questions regarding the services they provide. The shutdown started on October 1, the first day of fiscal year 2014. The shutdown has affected federal agencies in the Washington, DC area, with employees expected to begin workdays on time and normal operating procedures in effect.

The Interior Business Center (IBC) is hiring a highly qualified chief of staff to work closely with its executive leadership. The US Department of the Interior has selected Quan Boatman as the director of the IBC. The shutdown has affected the operations of federal agencies in the Washington, DC area, with employees expected to begin workdays on time.