Fiscal Year 2012 (FY 2012) refers to the financial year that began on October 1, 2011, and ended on September 30, 2012, for the United States government. During this period, the government managed its budget, expenditures, and revenues, impacting various sectors of the economy. In FY 2012, the U.S. economy continued to recover from the 2008 financial crisis, with a focus on job creation and economic growth. The federal budget for this year included significant spending on programs like Social Security and Medicare, while also addressing the national deficit and debt levels.