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DIVISION OF VETERANS` AFFAIRS |
Adjusted Executive Appropriation Request Percent 2001-02 2002-03 Change Change AGENCY SUMMARY General Fund 10,122,000 11,372,000 1,250,000 12.35% Special Rev.-Fed. 1,490,000 2,282,000 792,000 53.15% Total for AGENCY SUMMARY: 11,612,000 13,654,000 2,042,000 17.59% STATE OPERATIONS General Fund 5,647,000 5,647,000 0 0.00% Special Rev.-Fed. 1,490,000 2,282,000 792,000 53.15% Total for STATE OPERATIONS: 7,137,000 7,929,000 792,000 11.10% Veterans Education Special Rev.-Fed. 1,226,000 1,518,000 292,000 23.82% Total for Program: 1,226,000 1,518,000 292,000 23.82% Administration General Fund 856,000 856,000 0 0.00% Total for Program: 856,000 856,000 0 0.00% Veterans Counseling Services General Fund 4,791,000 4,791,000 0 0.00% Special Rev.-Fed. 264,000 764,000 500,000 189.39% Total for Program: 5,055,000 5,555,000 500,000 9.89% AID TO LOCALITIES General Fund 4,475,000 5,725,000 1,250,000 27.93% Total for AID TO LOCALITIES: 4,475,000 5,725,000 1,250,000 27.93% Veterans Counseling Services General Fund 725,000 725,000 0 0.00% Total for Program: 725,000 725,000 0 0.00% Blind Veteran Annuity Assistance General Fund 3,750,000 5,000,000 1,250,000 33.33% Total for Program: 3,750,000 5,000,000 1,250,000 33.33% ALL FUNDS PERSONNEL BUDGETED FILL LEVELS Current Requested Program 2001-02 2002-03 Change Veterans Education 13 13 0 Administration 13 13 0 Veterans Counseling Services 102 98 (4) Total General Fund : 115 111 (4) Total All Other Funds : 13 13 0 TOTAL: 128 124 (4) BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS (Executive Budget: pp.393 -396) The Division of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) assists, counsels and advocates for veterans, military personnel and their families. The Division coordinates with other State agencies as well as the Federal Government on programs affecting veterans. The Division operates through regional offices located in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge and New York City. This agency is included in the Public Protection and General Government appropriation bill. The Executive recommends All Funds appropriations totaling $13,654,000, reflecting a net increase of $2,042,000, or 17.6 percent increase from the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2001-2002 funding level. State Operations The Executive proposes $7,929,000 for State Operations in SFY 2002-03, which represents a net increase of $792,000, or 11.1 percent increase above SFY 2001-02. This increase is attributable to the following: -- a $5,647,000 in General Fund appropriation reflecting level funding from SFY 2001-02 to support the Administration Program and the Veteran Counseling Services Program. This funding reflects a $334,000 net increase reflecting negotiated salary adjustments, inflation and other nonpersonal service costs associated with the Division's operation; and a $334,000 net decrease in expenditures associated with savings achieved by the attrition of four FTE's and management economies and efficiencies. -- a $2,282,000 Special Revenue Federal appropriation for the Higher Education Services Program and Veteran Counseling Services Program. This appropriation reflects a $292,000 net increase from SFY 2001-02 and represents the actual level of anticipated Federal support for the Veterans' Education Program. The Executive recommends $500,000 in new appropriation authority for new Federal grants that the Division has committed to seek out. Aid to Localities The Executive recommends an All Funds appropriation of $5,725,000 in SFY 2002-03, reflecting an increase of $1,250,000 from the SFY 2001-02 funding level. The increase is recommended to accommodate anticipated growth in the Blind Veteran Annuity Program based on increased enrollment. Visually impaired veterans in New York State are eligible for a $1,000 annual annuity that is administered by the Veterans' Administration. The benefit, paid in monthly installments, also extends to certain surviving spouses of blind veterans. The increased funding is intended to address continued growth and increased demand. In addition, the Executive recommends a $350,000 deficiency appropriation for SFY 2001-02 for the Blind Veteran Annuity Assistance Program associated with increased enrollment in this entitlement program. |
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