The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Veterans Services
Mission Statement
The Department of Veterans Services serves Virginia’s veterans and their beneficiaries by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through service and sacrifice.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 2,544,271 | $ 14,216,430 | 295.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 3,568,102 | $ 14,256,630 | 308.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 4,489,637 | $ 17,700,072 | 402.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 5,764,721 | $ 27,814,841 | 602.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 5,764,721 | $ 27,814,841 | 602.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ 283,320 | $ 2,322,764 | 3.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 6,048,041 | $ 30,137,605 | 605.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 5,764,721 | $ 27,814,841 | 602.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ 283,320 | $ 2,322,764 | 3.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 6,048,041 | $ 30,137,605 | 605.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $377,892 (GF) and $1.1 million (NGF).
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Remove funding for refurbishing of field officesEliminates one-time funding provided for the refurbishing of the agency's field offices. For each year, a reduction of $45,000 (GF).
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Remove appropriation for financial management systemAdjust funding to remove one-time appropriation for the agency's implementation of a new financial management system. For each year, a reduction of $111,690 (NGF).
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Remove appropriation for medical records technology improvementsRemoves one-time appropriation to address the modernization of patient medical records technology at the agency's care centers. For each year, a reduction of $100,000 (NGF).
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Remove one-time funding for lighting repair at the Virginia War MemorialRemoves funding for repair of non-working lighting at the Virginia War Memorial. For each year, a reduction of $170,000 (GF).
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Adjust appropriation to reflect cost of care center operationsIncreases appropriation to reflect actual costs in the veterans care centers. Revenues are based on collections from Medicaid, Medicare, and other third party reimbursement for services rendered to the veterans residing in the centers. For each year, $1.0 million (NGF).
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Offset general fund reduction with special funds for three positionsProvides additional special fund appropriation to offset the loss of general fund support for positions required to direct and manage the agency's expanding activities and responsibilities. The general fund associated with three positions added during the 2007 Session has been eliminated by budget reductions. For each year, $288,236 (NGF).
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Establish appropriation for donation fundAdds appropriation for the donation fund managed by the Veterans Services Foundation Board. Donations are received from private citizens, businesses, and civic organizations for activities and equipment that enhance the welfare of the veterans at the care centers and for the beautification of the two cemeteries operated by the agency. For each year, $75,000 (NGF).
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For each year, a reduction of $309,746 (GF).
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Transfer Virginia War Memorial from Department of General ServicesTransfers the War Memorial from the Department of General Services. The mission and goals of the War Memorial more closely align with the Department of Veterans Services. For 2009, $430,174 (GF) and three positions. For 2010, $430,174 (GF).
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Fund information technology service feesProvides appropriation to support recent cost increases in information technology monthly service rates and infrastructure fees. For each year, $13,263 (NGF).
Capital Totals for the Biennium
| General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
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| $ 0 | $ 11,597,000 | $ 0 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Fund maintenance reserveAdds appropriation to implement maintenance reserve projects required to allow the continued use of existing facilities. For the biennium, $385,000 (NGF).
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Construct Southwest Virginia Veterans CemeteryIncreases the amount of a treasury loan for the construction of the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. The loan will be repaid from federal grant funds. For the biennium, $11.2 million (NGF).
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Increase treasury loan amount for construction of Southwest Virginia Veterans CemeteryIncreases the amount of a treasury loan for the construction of the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. The loan will be repaid from federal grant funds.
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Increase treasury loan amount for construction of addition to Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care CenterGrants authority to seek increased federal funding for the construction of up to 80 additional beds at the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center. A commitment for the state share of the project is required before the agency may submit an application for increased federal grant funding. Total costs for this project have increased to $14.8 million, for which a $5.2 million state share is required.
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Increase treasury loan amount for construction of Hampton Roads Veterans Care CenterGrants authority to seek increased federal funding for the construction of the Hampton Roads Veterans Care Center. State approval is required to apply for increased federal grant funding. Total costs for this project have increased to $81.4 million, for which a $28.5 million state share is required.
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Authorize treasury loan for construction of Northern Virginia Veterans Care CenterGrants authority for the agency to apply for federal grant funding for the construction of a veterans care center in northern Virginia. The total cost for this project is $81.4 million, for which a $28.5 million state share is required. The facility will be comprised of a mixture of nursing care, Alzheimer's care, and domiciliary (assisted living) care beds.
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Authorize installation of vault liners at state veterans cemeteriesAuthorizes the agency to apply for a federal construction grant to install vault liners in the Commonwealth's veterans cemeteries. A treasury loan will facilitate construction and would be repaid from the federal grant funds. The use of vault liners improves the maintenance and appearance of a cemetery by preventing some ground subsidence and allows for safer burial operations.