Adjusted Executive
Appropriation Request Percent
2000-01 2001-02 Change Change
AGENCY SUMMARY
Community Projects Fund 2,575,400 0 (2,575,400) -100.00%
General Fund 10,128,300 9,980,000 (148,300) -1.46%
Special Rev.-Fed. 1,435,000 1,490,000 55,000 3.83%
Total for
AGENCY SUMMARY: 14,138,700 11,470,000 (2,668,700) -18.88%
STATE OPERATIONS
General Fund 5,603,300 5,855,000 251,700 4.49%
Special Rev.-Fed. 1,435,000 1,490,000 55,000 3.83%
Total for
STATE OPERATIONS: 7,038,300 7,345,000 306,700 4.36%
Veterans Education
Special Rev.-Fed. 1,171,000 1,226,000 55,000 4.70%
Total for Program: 1,171,000 1,226,000 55,000 4.70%
Administration
General Fund 884,000 913,000 29,000 3.28%
Total for Program: 884,000 913,000 29,000 3.28%
Veterans Counseling Services
General Fund 4,719,300 4,942,000 222,700 4.72%
Special Rev.-Fed. 264,000 264,000 0 0.00%
Total for Program: 4,983,300 5,206,000 222,700 4.47%
AID TO LOCALITIES
Community Projects Fund 2,575,400 0 (2,575,400) -100.00%
General Fund 4,525,000 4,125,000 (400,000) -8.84%
Total for
AID TO LOCALITIES: 7,100,400 4,125,000 (2,975,400) -41.90%
Veterans Counseling Services
General Fund 1,125,000 725,000 (400,000) -35.56%
Total for Program: 1,125,000 725,000 (400,000) -35.56%
Blind Veteran Annuity Assistance
General Fund 3,400,000 3,400,000 0 0.00%
Total for Program: 3,400,000 3,400,000 0 0.00%
Legislative Initiatives
Community Projects Fund 2,575,400 0 (2,575,400) -100.00%
Total for Program: 2,575,400 0 (2,575,400) -100.00%
ALL FUNDS PERSONNEL
BUDGETED FILL LEVELS
Current Requested
Program 2000-01 2001-02 Change
Veterans Education 13 13 0
Administration 13 13 0
Veterans Counseling Services 102 102 0
Total General Fund : 115 115 0
Total All Other Funds : 13 13 0
TOTAL: 128 128 0
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
(Executive Budget: pp.439-442)
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 agency 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 budget bill.
The Executive recommends an All Funds appropriation of $11,470,000, reflecting a
net decrease of ($2,668,700) or 18 percent reduction from the State Fiscal Year
(SFY) 2000-2001 funding level.
State Operations
The Executive budget proposes $7,345,000 for State Operations in SFY 2001-02,
which represents a net increase of $306,700 or 4.36 percent from the prior
fiscal year. This increase is attributable to the following actions:
--a $5,855,000 in General Fund appropriations reflecting a net increase of
$251,700, or 4.49 percent, to support the administration program and the Veteran
Counseling Services program.
--a $1,226,000 Special Revenue-Federal Fund appropriation for the Higher
Education Services Program. This appropriation reflects a $55,000 net increase
from SFY 2000-2001 and represents the actual level of anticipated Federal
support for the Veterans' Education Program. In prior fiscal years, the level
of appropriation authority has significantly exceeded the amount of Federal
funding actually received;
--a $264,000 Special Revenue-Federal Fund appropriation increase associated
reflecting a flat year-to-year support for Medicaid offset funding.
Aid to Localities
The Governor recommends $4,125,000 for Aid to Localities in SFY 2001-2002,
reflecting a net decrease of ($2,975,400). The decrease is attributable to the
following actions:
--a ($400,000) decrease in the Veteran Counseling Services Program due to the
elimination of funding added by the Legislature in SFY 2000-2001; and
--a ($2,575,400) decrease for programs initiated by the Legislature in SFY
2000-2001.
The Executive continues requests a $3,400,000 appropriation for the Blind
Veteran Annuity Assistance Program, reflecting a flat year-to-year funding level
for the program from SFY 2000-01. Visually impaired veterans in New York
State are eligible for a $500 annual annuity that is administered by the
Veterans' Administration. The benefit, which is paid in monthly installments
now extends to certain surviving spouses of blind veterans. The funding is
intended to address continued growth and increased demand in the Blind Veteran
Annuity Program due to the extension of the program to certain surviving spouses
of blind veterans.