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2007 Session

Budget Bill - HB1650 (Chapter 847)

Department of Veterans Services

Item 81

Item 81

First Year - FY2007Second Year - FY2008
Veterans Benefit Services (46700)$3,657,466$3,527,033
Case Management Services for Veterans Benefits (46701)FY2007 $3,657,466FY2008 $3,527,033
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2007 $3,193,666FY2008 $3,415,343
SpecialFY2007 $463,800FY2008 $111,690

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapters 20, 24, 26, 27, Code of Virginia.


A. Notwithstanding § 23-7.4:1, Code of Virginia, the department shall provide institutions of higher education with the information these schools need to administer the Virginia War Orphans Education Program. The department shall retain the responsibility to certify the eligibility of those who apply for financial aid under this program.


B. No child may receive the education benefits provided by § 23-7.4:1, Code of Virginia, and funded by this or similar state appropriations, for more than four years.


C. Out of this item, $65,000 the first year and $45,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to upgrade the functionality of the department's field offices.


D. Out of this item, $463,800 the first year and $111,690 the second year from nongeneral funds is provided to purchase a Financial Management System.