The increase likely occurred in part because of required severance payments for laid off workers, but a sharp decline is expected in FY 2026, followed by another jump in FY 2027. The FDA saw payroll costs increase in FY 2025 despite losing hundreds of people. (Shutterstock) Key Takeaways PDUFA and BsUFA payroll costs increased in FY 2025, despite the massive layoffs and other voluntary departures imposed by the Trump Administration.