[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[Department of Veterans Affairs]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
The 2005 budget provides $29,654 million in discretionary funding
for veterans health, benefits, and other services, including $32,073
million in gross discretionary budget authority and $2,419 million in
anticipated discretionary medical collections.
VA is submitting its 2005 budget request using a new account
structure that focuses on nine major programs--medical care, research,
disability compensation, pension, education, housing, vocational
rehabilitation and employment, insurance and burial. The new budget
account structure will better position VA to more readily determine the
full cost of each of our programs. This will allow the Department to
more effectively evaluate the program results we achieve with the total
resources associated with each program.
MEDICAL PROGRAMS
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Medical Care
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses for the maintenance and operation of
hospitals, nursing homes, and domiciliary facilities; for furnishing, as
authorized by law, inpatient and outpatient care and treatment to
beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including care and
treatment in facilities not under the jurisdiction of the Department;
furnishing recreational facilities, supplies, equipment, and information
technology hardware and software; funeral, burial, and other expenses
incidental thereto for beneficiaries receiving care in the Department;
aid to State homes as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 1741; reimbursements as
authorized by 41 U.S.C. 612 for claims paid for contract disputes;
administrative and legal expenses of the Department for collecting and
recovering amounts owed the Department as authorized under 38 U.S.C.
chapter 17, and the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 2651 et
seq., and such sums as necessary to fund cost comparison studies as
referred to in 38 U.S.C. 8110(a)(5): $27,051,893,000, plus
reimbursements, of which not to exceed $1,396,000,000 shall be available
until September 30, 2006. Amounts appropriated herein shall be available
as follows:
(1) For construction, alteration and improvement of any facility
under the jurisdiction of or for the use of the Department for
the provision of health-care services, or for any of the
purposes set forth in 38 U.S.C. sections 8102-8103, 8106, 8108-
8110, 8122 and 8162, including advance planning and design
activities, offsite utility and storm drainage system
construction costs, and site acquisition and disposition,
$582,900,000, to remain available until expended, of which no
less than $523,900,000 shall be for Capital Asset Realignment
for Enhanced Services activities;
(2) For grants to assist States to acquire or construct State
nursing home and domiciliary facilities, and to remodel, modify,
or alter existing hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary
facilities in State homes; for furnishing care to veterans as
authorized by 38 U.S.C. 8131-8137, not to exceed $105,163,000,
to remain available until expended;
(3) For Central Office executive direction, administration, and
supervision of Department medical and construction programs,
including development and implementation of policies, plans, and
program objectives, not to exceed $87,126,000, of which
$4,000,000 shall be available until September 30, 2006:
Provided, That technical and consulting services offered by the
Facilities Management Field Service shall be provided to
Department components only on a reimbursable basis;
(4) For the DoD VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund, as authorized
by section 721 of Public Law 107-314, a minimum of $15,000,000,
to remain available until expended, for any purpose authorized
by 38 U.S.C. 8111.
The Secretary shall conduct by contract a program of recovery audits
for the fee basis and other medical services contracts with respect to
payments for hospital care; and, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302(b),
amounts collected, by setoff or otherwise, as the result of such audits
shall be available, without fiscal year limitation, for the purposes for
which funds are appropriated under this heading and the purposes of
paying a contractor a percent of the amount collected as a result of an
audit carried out by the contractor: Provided further, That all amounts
so collected under the preceding proviso with respect to a designated
health care region (as that term is defined in 38 U.S.C. 1729A(d)(2))
shall be allocated, net of payments to the contractor, to that region.
In addition, such sums as may be deposited to the Medical Care
Collection Fund pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1729A may be transferred to this
account, to remain available until expended for the purposes of this
account.
[Medical Services]
[For necessary expenses for furnishing, as authorized by law,
inpatient and outpatient care and treatment to beneficiaries of the
Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans described in paragraphs (1)
through (8) of section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code,
including care and treatment in facilities not under the jurisdiction of
the department and including medical supplies and equipment and salaries
and expenses of health-care employees hired under title 38, United
States Code, and aid to State homes as authorized by section 1741 of
title 38, United States Code; $17,867,220,000, plus reimbursements:
Provided, That of the funds made available under this heading, not to
exceed $1,100,000,000 shall be available until September 30, 2005:
Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a priority for treatment
for veterans who are service-connected disabled, lower income, or have
special needs: Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other
provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall give priority
funding for the provision of basic medical benefits to veterans in
enrollment priority groups 1 through 6: Provided further, That of the
funds made available under this heading, the Secretary may transfer up
to $400,000,000 to ``Construction, major projects'' for purposes of
implementing CARES subject to a determination by the Secretary that such
funds will improve access and quality of veteran's health care needs:
Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs may authorize the dispensing of
prescription drugs from Veterans Health Administration facilities to
enrolled veterans with privately written prescriptions based on
requirements established by the Secretary: Provided further, That the
implementation of the program described in the previous proviso shall
incur no additional cost to the Department of Veterans Affairs.]
[medical administration]
[For necessary expenses in the administration of the medical,
hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, construction, supply, and research
activities, as authorized by law; administrative expenses in support of
capital policy activities; information technology hardware and software;
uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by sections 5901-5902 of
title 5, United States Code; and administrative and legal expenses of
the department for collecting and recovering amounts owed the department
as authorized under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, and the
Federal Medical Care Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 2651 et seq.);
$5,000,000,000, of which $150,000,000 shall be available until September
30, 2005, plus reimbursements.]
[medical facilities]
[For necessary expenses for the maintenance and operation of
hospitals, nursing homes, and domiciliary facilities and other necessary
facilities for the Veterans Health Administration; for administrative
expenses in support of planning, design, project management, real
property acquisition and disposition, construction and renovation of any
facility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the department; for
oversight, engineering and architectural activities not charged to
project costs; for repairing, altering, improving or providing facili
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ties in the several hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of the
department, not otherwise provided for, either by contract or by the
hire of temporary employees and purchase of materials; for leases of
facilities; and for laundry and food services, $4,000,000,000, of which
$150,000,000 shall be available until September 30, 2005.]
[grants for construction of state extended care facilities]
[For grants to assist States to acquire or construct State nursing
home and domiciliary facilities and to remodel, modify or alter existing
hospital, nursing home and domiciliary facilities in State homes, for
furnishing care to veterans as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 8131-8137,
$102,100,000, to remain available until expended.] (Division G, H.R.
2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.)
Unavailable Receipts (in millions of dollars)
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01.99 Balance, start of year............ 104 115 106
Receipts:
02.20 First party collections, MCCF..... 104 129 138
02.21 Third party collections, MCCF..... 804 917 1,037
02.22 Pharmaceutical copayments,
Veterans health services
improvement..................... 578 657 920
02.23 Enhanced-use lease proceeds,
veterans health services
improvemen...................... 1 1
02.24 Enrollment fee, MCCF.............. 268
02.25 Compensated work therapy, MCCF.... 40 42
02.26 MCCF, Long-term care copayments... 6 9
02.27 Parking fees, MCCF................ 3 3
02.40 Payments from compensation and
pension, MCCF...................
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02.99 Total receipts and collections.. 1,486 1,753 2,418
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04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 1,590 1,868 2,524
Appropriations:
05.00 Medical care...................... -1,475 -1,762 -2,419
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07.99 Balance, end of year.............. 115 106 105
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
Operating expenses:
Provision of veterans health
care:
00.01 Acute hospital care......... 5,505 6,316 6,835
00.02 Rehabilitative care......... 468 451 494
00.03 Psychiatric care............ 1,131 1,178 1,211
00.04 Nursing home care........... 2,313 2,213 1,914
00.05 Subacute care............... 273 247 216
00.06 Residential care............ 449 496 546
00.07 Outpatient care............. 11,585 13,740 14,589
00.08 Miscellaneous benefits and
services.................. 1,456 1,594 1,677
00.09 National Program
Administration (NPA-MAMOE) 70 86 84
00.10 CHAMPVA....................... 328 433 527
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00.91 Total operating expenses.... 23,578 26,754 28,093
Capital investment:
Provision of veterans health
care:
01.01 Acute hospital care......... 444 287 426
01.02 Rehabilitative care......... 45 29 43
01.03 Psychiatric care............ 78 51 75
01.04 Nursing home care........... 86 56 82
01.05 Subacute care............... 16 10 15
01.06 Residential care............ 26 17 25
01.07 Outpatient care............. 812 526 774
01.08 Miscellaneous benefits and
services.................. 43 28 41
01.09 National Program
Administration (NPA-MAMOE) 1 3 3
01.11 Construction, major projects 128 225 475
01.12 Construction, minor projects 156 256 186
01.13 CHAMPVA....................... 4 4 4
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01.91 Total capital investment.... 1,839 1,492 2,149
Grant Program:
02.01 Grants to States................ 173 157 104
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02.93 Total direct program.......... 25,590 28,403 30,346
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 221 463 222
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 25,811 28,866 30,568
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1,428 1,261 1,156
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 25,644 28,760 29,693
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 27,072 30,021 30,849
23.95 Total new obligations............. -25,811 -28,866 -30,568
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 1,261 1,156 280
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 23,860 26,705 27,052
40.20 Appropriation (special fund).... 1,475 1,762 2,419
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced (P.L. 108-7).......... -3
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced (H.R. 2673)........... -160
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced (H.R. 2673)........... -10
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 5
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 25,337 28,297 29,471
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 252 463 222
68.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 12
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)....... 264 463 222
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 43
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 25,644 28,760 29,693
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 3,192 3,958 4,821
73.10 Total new obligations............. 25,811 28,866 30,568
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -25,030 -28,003 -28,667
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -14
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -12
74.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(expired)....................... 11
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 3,958 4,821 6,722
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 21,763 24,457 24,877
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 3,228 3,546 3,790
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 39
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 25,030 28,003 28,667
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -125 -227 -109
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -175 -236 -113
88.45 Offsetting governmental
collections (from non-
Federal sources)............ -8
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -308 -463 -222
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -12
88.96 Portion of offsetting
collections (cash) credited to
expired accounts.............. 13
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 25,337 28,297 29,471
90.00 Outlays........................... 24,723 27,540 28,445
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For 2005, the budget requests total resources for the VA Medical
Care Business Line of $29.5 billion, an increase of $1.2 billion ($0.5
billion in appropriation and $0.7 billion in collections) over the 2004
level. This includes $27.1 billion in appropriated budget authority,
$2.4 billion to be collected in the Medical Care Collections Fund.
The budget request also includes a comprehensive set of legislative
and regulatory proposals that will continue to concentrate VA's health
care resources to meet the needs of our highest priority core veterans--
those with service-connected conditions, those with lower incomes, and
veterans with special health care needs. These proposals are in response
to the significant growth in enrollment and usage by priority level 7
and 8 veterans over the last 4 years, as well as anticipated future
growth. To address the rapid growth in
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the number of health care users and ensure that VA continues to provide
timely, high-quality health care to our core population, the proposals
focus primarily on nonservice-connected veterans with comparatively
higher incomes.
There are two components to the set of proposals. First, establish
an annual enrollment fee for all priority level 7 and 8 veterans.
Second, increase copayments for outpatient care and pharmacy benefits
for priority level 7 and 8 veterans. The legislative proposals
associated with these policy proposals are included in the
administrative provisions of the appropriation request. Resource request
estimates in this section reflect the net cost and revenue associated
with these policy proposals.
The Medical Care Business Line appropriation finances the
maintenance, administration, construction, alteration, and operation of
a comprehensive, integrated health care delivery system that addresses
the needs of the Nation's veterans.
Medical Care.--Provides for the health care system that supports
eligible veterans; a national academic education and training program to
enhance veterans' quality of care; responsibilities for assistance in
natural emergencies and backup to the Department of Defense health care
system; administrative support for capital facilities, and the DOD VA
Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund.
National Program Administration.--Provides corporate leadership and
support to VA's comprehensive and integrated health care system with a
Headquarters' staff that includes a capital facilities management and
development process.
Compensated Work Therapy Program (formerly Special Therapeutic and
Rehabilitation Activities Fund).--This program provides a transition-
working environment for veterans living in community assisted living
arrangements under VA psychiatric care to help them become self-
sufficient.
Capital Investments.--Provides for capital investments, necessary to
ensure VA's infrastructure is adequate to support the delivery of
quality health care. The capital investment program finances the
following activities:
(1) Major and Minor Construction.--Provides for constructing,
altering, extending, and improving any VA facility. This includes
planning, architectural and engineering services, Capital Asset
Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) activities, assessments,
and site acquisition where the estimated cost of a project is
$7,000,000 or over for major construction and less than $7,000,000
for minor construction.
(2) Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities.--
Provides for grants to assist States to acquire or construct State
nursing home and domiciliary facilities and to remodel, modify, or
alter existing hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary facilities in
State homes, for furnishing care to veterans.
Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF).--VA estimates collections of
more than $2.4 billion, representing 8 percent of available resources.
The objective of consolidating all collections into the MCCF is to
improve planning, simplify systems, enhance the recovery of funds, and
focus on accountability for medical collections. This fund will consist
of revenue derived from the following sources:
(1) Medical Care Collections Fund.--VA has the authority to
collect inpatient and outpatient co-payments, medication co-
payments, and nursing home co-payments; authority for certain income
verification; authority to recover third-party insurance payments
from veterans for nonservice-connected conditions; and authority to
collect revenue from enhanced use leases.
(2) Long-Term Care Co-payments (formerly Veterans Extended
Revolving Fund).--Long-term co-payments of $97 a day are collected
from non-service connected veterans receiving extended care services
such as geriatric evaluation; nursing home care; domiciliary
services; adult day health care; other noninstitutional alternatives
to nursing home care; and respite care.
(3) Compensated Work Therapy Program (formerly Special
Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Activities Fund).--These funds are
derived from actual work performed by patients and members in VA
health care facilities under contracts developed with private
industry, non-profit organizations, and state and federal entities
and are used to support the program.
(4) Compensation and Pension Living Expenses Program (formerly
Medical Facilities Revolving Fund).--Veterans who do not have either
a spouse or child may have their monthly pension payments reduced to
$90. The difference between the veteran's regular monthly pension
payment and the $90 is transferred from the Compensation and Pension
account to the Compensation and Pension Living Expenses Program.
(5) Parking Program (formerly Parking Revolving Fund).--VA
collects parking fees for the use of parking facilities at VA
facilities.
(6) Sale of Assets (formerly the Nursing Home Revolving Fund).--
Provides for construction, alteration, and acquisition (including
site acquisition) of medical care facilities through collections
that may be realized from the transfer of any interest in real
property that is owned by the United States and administered by the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
WORKLOAD
Provision of Veterans Health Care--
Acute hospital care.--Costs for 2005 are estimated to increase
by $599 million for operating medical, neurological, surgical,
contract and State home hospital beds.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Patients treated.................. 476,413 491,324 506,315
Average daily census.............. 8,150 8,112 8,084
Average employment................ 48,764 50,123 51,677
Rehabilitative care.--An increase of $53 million in 2005 is
estimated for the provision of rehabilitative care, including spinal
cord injury care.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Patients treated.................. 15,471 15,566 15,720
Average daily census.............. 1,197 1,199 1,197
Average employment................ 4,552 4,602 4,674
Psychiatric care.--An increase of $46 million is estimated in
2005 for the inpatient care of veterans with problems related to
mental illness, including alcohol and drug problems.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Patients treated.................. 95,026 90,640 86,638
Average daily census.............. 3,147 2,803 2,506
Average employment................ 12,216 12,220 12,258
Nursing home care.--In 2005, a decrease of $294 million is
estimated for the care of residents in VA nursing homes, contract
nursing homes and State nursing homes.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Patients treated.................. 92,516 87,954 79,820
Average daily census.............. 33,408 33,069 31,579
Average employment................ 22,192 22,193 19,382
Noninstitutional extended care.--Included in outpatient
estimates in 2005 is an increase of $132 million estimated for
noninstitutional extended care programs such as adult day care; home
based primary care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation care; and
home health aids.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Average daily census.............. 24,413 29,631 36,524
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Subacute care.--A decrease of $26 million is estimated in 2005
for the treatment of veterans who require a level of care between
acute and long-term care, as provided in VA hospital intermediate
bed sections.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Patients treated.................... 17,183 16,496 15,505
Average daily census................ 595 613 686
Average employment.................. 2,977 2,375 1,897
Residential care.--An increase of $52 million is estimated in
2005 for the care of veterans in locations other than their own
homes, such as residential rehabilitation and domiciliary care
programs.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Patients treated.................... 45,207 44,165 42,992
Average daily census................ 10,619 11,046 10,844
Average employment.................. 4,908 4,920 4,935
Outpatient care.--An increase of $966 million is estimated in
2005 for the cost of outpatient medical and dental care provided by
staff, physicians, and dentists participating under a fee basis
arrangement for certain eligible veterans.
Estimated operating levels are:
NUMBER OF MEDICAL VISITS AND DENTAL WORKLOADS
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Medical visits (in thousands):
Staff visits...................... 46,544 49,493 52,438
Fee visits........................ 3,216 3,622 4,043
Readjustment counseling........... 996 998 1,000
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Total....................... 50,756 54,113 57,481
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Dental:
Staff:
Examinations.................. 458,361 490,000 490,000
Treatments.................... 134,073 140,000 140,000
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Total....................... 592,434 630,000 630,000
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Fee: Cases completed............ 16,420 17,000 17,000
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Average employment................ 78,782 84,023 87,543
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Miscellaneous benefits and services.--An increase of $82 million
is estimated in 2005 for the cost of this activity which includes
items of nondirect medical care and treatment such as beneficiary
travel, care of the dead, operation of personnel quarters at medical
facilities, and the cost of furnishing supply, engineering,
housekeeping, and other administrative support services to other
departments on a nonreimbursable basis.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Average employment................ 8,384 8,803 9,243
National program administration (NPA).--In 2005, a decrease of $1
million reflects a proposed move of 16 Research affiliated FTE currently
under NPA into Medical and Prosthetic Research Business line.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Average employment.................. 551 575 556
Construction, major.--In 2005, an increase of $250 million is
estimated for the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for
Enhanced Services (CARES) program that will right-size the health care
infrastructure. CARES will assess veterans' health care needs across the
country and guide the reallocation of capital assets to support the
delivery of quality health care.
Construction, minor.--In 2005, a decrease of $70 million is
estimated for construction projects costing less than $7 million. These
projects will reduce risks to patient life and safety, correct code
deficiencies, improve impatient care and ambulatory care settings, and
implement CARES. CARES funding is $162 million and seismic funding is
$20 million.
Civilian health and medical program of the Department of Veterans
Affairs (CHAMPVA).--An increase of $97 million is estimated in 2005 for
private hospital and outpatient care for dependents and survivors of
certain veterans.
Estimated operating levels are:
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Average daily hospital census..... 291 334 357
Outpatient (in thousands)......... 2,963 5,012 5,829
Average employment................ 420 420 420
Grants to States.--In 2005, a decrease of $53 million in obligations
is estimated for grants for the construction of State extended care
facilities. This decrease is the result of an increase in 2003
obligations due to several factors in 2002 such as States not meeting
mandatory grant requirements, deferring projects until 2003, or
canceling project requests. Additionally, a one-time adjustment in
fiscal year 2002 grant processing procedures reflecting a
Congressionally mandated priority methodology produced a backup in the
grant application processes which delayed funding until 2003. This new
methodology has since been fully implemented and all grant applications
are being processed as funds are available and State matching funds are
provided.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Provide High Quality Health Care.--Use of clinical practice
guidelines in treating patients results in improved health of
veterans and reduced use of services. The prevention index
spotlights and summarizes a variety of evidenced based measures for
high quality preventive health care. VHA's strategy to monitor
satisfaction through patient surveys will identify areas of
improvement in all medical services.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Clinical Practice Guidelines Index 70% 70% 71%
Prevention Index II............... 83% 82% 84%
Percent of patients rating VA
health care service as very good
or excellent:...................
Inpatient....................... 74% 70% 71%
Outpatient...................... 73% 72% 73%
Access to Medical Care.--VA's strategy is to improve access and
timeliness of service by reducing waiting times in specialty and
primary care clinics in medical centers nationwide, and by relying
more extensively on non-institutional forms of long-term care.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Percentage of primary care
appointments scheduled within 30
days of desired date............ 93% 93% 93%
Percentage of specialty care
appointments scheduled within 30
days of desired date............ 89% 90% 90%
Increase non-institutional long-
term care as expressed by
average daily census............ 24,413 29,631 36,524
VA DoD Sharing.--VA's strategy is to improve collaboration and
exchange with DoD.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Dollar value of sharing agreements
with DoD ($ in millions)........ $92 $110 $150
Revenue Cycle Improvement.--VHA is seeking to improve its
performance in the area of medical care collections. The revenue
cycle improvement plan includes initiatives that will improve
efficiency and accuracy.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Ratio of collections to billings.. 41% 41% 41%
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Performance Metrics
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1000 Clinical Practice Guidelines Index
(%)............................. 70 70 71
1000 Prevention Index II (%)........... 83 82 84
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 9,125 10,513 11,507
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 162 159 164
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1,028 1,213 1,337
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 10,315 11,885 13,008
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 2,677 2,870 3,126
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 12 37 37
21.0 Employee travel................. 50 55 55
21.0 Beneficiary travel.............. 156 160 160
21.0 Interagency motor pool payments. 18 20 20
21.0 All other....................... 36 50 50
22.0 Transportation of things........ 32 36 36
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 14 12 11
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 101 108 113
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 679 701 702
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 11 11 11
25.2 Other contractual services...... 2,584 2,645 2,704
25.2 Other construction services..... 33 54 41
25.6 Outpatient dental fees.......... 18 16 17
25.6 Medical and nursing fees........ 586 608 603
25.6 Community nursing homes......... 250 259 259
25.6 Contract hospitalization........ 389 404 416
25.6 Civilian Health and Medical
Program of the Department of
Veterans Affairs.............. 230 402 495
26.0 Medical supplies and materials.. 4,987 5,439 5,682
26.0 Provisions...................... 75 75 75
31.0 Equipment....................... 1,018 1,018 1,019
32.0 Medical land and structures..... 467 473 469
32.0 Construction, major projects,
land and structures........... 126 222 470
32.0 Construction, minor projects,
land and structures........... 122 200 145
41.0 Medical grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 388 428 460
41.0 Medical Grants to private
organizations................. 42 56 56
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions for construction
of State extended care
facilities.................... 173 157 104
43.0 Interest and dividends.......... 1 2 2
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 25,590 28,403 30,346
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 221 463 222
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 25,811 28,866 30,568
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 182,532 187,176 191,242
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 1,270 3,134 1,399
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Medical and Prosthetic Research
For necessary expenses in carrying out programs of medical and
prosthetic research and development as authorized by chapter 73 of title
38, United States Code, to remain available until September 30, [2005,
$408,000,000] 2006, $769,540,000, plus reimbursements. (Division G, H.R.
2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
Operating expenses:
00.01 Bio-medical laboratory science
research.................... 401 433 385
00.02 Rehabilitation research....... 86 89 84
00.03 Health services research...... 114 115 112
00.04 Clinical science research..... 120 136 119
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00.91 Total operating expenses.... 721 773 700
Capital investment:
01.01 Bio-medical laboratory science
research.................... 47 48 47
01.02 Rehabilitation research....... 11 12 11
01.03 Health services research...... 5 5 5
01.04 Clinical science research..... 7 9 7
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01.91 Total capital investment.... 70 74 70
--------- --------- ----------
01.92 Total direct program.......... 791 847 770
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 57 44 50
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 848 891 820
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 21 47 21
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 874 864 820
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 895 911 841
23.95 Total new obligations............. -848 -891 -820
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 47 21 21
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 825 822 770
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced....................... -3 -2
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -5
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 817 820 770
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 51 44 50
68.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 6
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)....... 57 44 50
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 874 864 820
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 119 123 157
73.10 Total new obligations............. 848 891 820
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -837 -856 -820
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -4
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -6
74.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(expired)....................... 3
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 123 157 156
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 737 735 696
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 100 121 124
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 837 856 820
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -7 -8 -13
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -47 -36 -37
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -54 -44 -50
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -6
88.96 Portion of offsetting
collections (cash) credited to
expired accounts.............. 3
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 817 820 770
90.00 Outlays........................... 783 812 770
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For 2005, the total budgetary resources of $1.7 billion remain
essentially unchanged. These resources are comprised of direct
appropriations of $770 million and federal and private sector grants of
$900 million, which represents 54 percent of the total resources.
The 2005 budget request reflects a new account structure that will
better position VA to more readily determine the full cost of a
comprehensive research program leading the Nation's efforts to promote
the health care of veterans. The Medical and Prosthetic Research
Business Line includes the consolidation of what was the Medical and
Prosthetic Research appropriation and the medical care research support
funding formerly appropriated in the Medical Care appropriation.
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This account is an intramural program whose mission is to acquire
knowledge and create innovations that advance the health and care of
veterans and the Nation. Veterans' health issues are addressed
comprehensively in the following four program divisions and the medical
care research support required for these programs:
Bio-Medical Laboratory Research.--This research strives to
understand the disease process so that efficient, rational interventions
can be made to cure or alleviate the effects of disease. The program
supports investigator-initiated research projects, the training of
clinicians in basic and clinical research, and centers of excellence
devoted to specific diseases. The research is done in areas particularly
relevant to the veteran population--aging, chronic disease, mental
illness, substance abuse, military occupations, and environmental
exposures.
Rehabilitation Research.--Rehabilitation Research is dedicated to
the development and application of science and engineering to improve
the care and quality of life for the physically disabled. The program
supports investigator-initiated research projects, the training of
clinicians and engineers in rehabilitation research, centers of
excellence devoted to specific disabilities, and technology transfer.
The research is done in areas particularly relevant to the disabled
veteran population--aging, sensory loss, and trauma related illness.
Health Services Research.--Health Services Research is directed
toward improving the outcome effectiveness and cost efficiency of health
care delivery for the veteran population. The program supports
investigator-initiated research projects, the training of clinicians in
applied clinical research, centers of excellence devoted to specific
aspects of health care delivery, and service-directed projects
addressing clinical management needs. The research focuses on the
translation of research findings to clinical best practices for all
veteran patients. Particular contributions are made in the areas of
aging, substance abuse, health systems, and special populations.
Clinical Science Research.--Clinical Science Research will encompass
interventional and observational studies in humans, including
pharmacological and surgical studies.
Medical Research Support.--Provides the indirect costs of the VA
Research and Development program which includes such costs as the
facility utility costs associated with laboratory space; administrative
costs of human resources support, fiscal service, and supply service
attributable to research; research's portions of a medical center's
hazardous waste disposal and nuclear medicine licenses; and, most
importantly, the funding for the time clinicians devote to their
research activities.
VA's Medical and Prosthetic Research programs are included in the
Federal Science & Technology (FS&T) budget.
Focus on Training New Clinical Researchers.--The objective of the
Career Development program is to train an increasing number of VA
clinicians who can conduct research in areas of high relevance to the
health care of veterans.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Number of Career Development
Awardees........................ 210 237 240
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM RESOURCES
[In millions of dollars]
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Medical and prosthetic research
appropriation....................... 817 820 770
Federal resources................... 456 483 534
Other non-federal resources......... 306 307 366
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Total program resources....... 1,579 1,610 1,670
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 98 143 131
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 191 198 188
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 57 64 59
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 346 405 378
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 104 104 97
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1 1 1
21.0 Employee travel................. 6 7 6
22.0 Transportation of things........ 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 5 4 2
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 203 198 176
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 67 67 59
31.0 Equipment....................... 49 53 46
32.0 Land and structures............. 8 7 3
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 791 847 770
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 57 44 50
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 848 891 820
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 6,315 6,239 5,740
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 260 260 260
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Canteen Service Revolving Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 36-4014-0-3-705 2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Reimbursable operating expenses... 133 144 147
09.02 Reimbursable direct operations.... 88 96 98
09.10 Reimbursable capital investment:
Sales program: Purchase of
equipment and leasehold......... 6 5 5
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 227 245 250
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 16 18 13
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 229 240 245
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 245 258 258
23.95 Total new obligations............. -227 -245 -250
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 18 13 8
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 229 240 245
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 14 17 22
73.10 Total new obligations............. 227 245 250
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -224 -241 -246
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 17 22 26
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 229 239 244
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... -5 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 224 241 246
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -3 -2
88.20 Interest on Federal securities -2 -3
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -229 -235 -240
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -229 -240 -245
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
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90.00 Outlays........................... -5 1 1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 29 31 28
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 31 28 29
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The Veterans Canteen Service was established to furnish, at
reasonable prices, merchandise and services necessary for the comfort
and well-being of veterans in VA medical facilities.
Financing.--Operations will be financed from current revenues.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 43 46 44
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 28 36 36
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11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 71 82 80
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 17 20 20
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 3 4 2
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 131 133 142
31.0 Equipment......................... 4 5 5
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 227 245 250
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Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 2,837 2,850 2,850
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Medical Center Research Organizations
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Operating expenses................ 162 159 168
09.02 Capital investments............... 12 19 13
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 174 178 181
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 16 16 16
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 174 178 181
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 190 194 197
23.95 Total new obligations............. -174 -178 -181
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 16 16 16
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 174 178 181
Change in obligated balances:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 174 178 181
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -174 -178 -181
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 174 178 181
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -174 -178 -181
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays...........................
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These nonprofit corporations provide a flexible funding mechanism
for the conduct of approved research at Department of Veterans Affairs
medical centers. These organizations will derive funds to operate
various research activities from Federal and non-Federal sources. No
appropriation is required to support these activities.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 108 111 113
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 44 46 47
31.0 Equipment......................... 20 19 19
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 174 178 181
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Trust Funds
General Post Fund, National Homes
(including transfer of funds)
Unavailable Receipts (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 36-8180-0-7-705 2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
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01.99 Balance, start of year............ 1 1
Receipts:
02.00 General post fund, national homes,
Deposits........................ 29 34 34
02.40 General post fund, national homes,
Interest on investments......... 2 3 3
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02.99 Total receipts and collections.. 31 37 37
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04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 32 38 37
Appropriations:
05.00 General post fund, national homes. -31 -38 -37
--------- --------- ----------
07.99 Balance, end of year.............. 1
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Religious, recreational, and
entertainment activities........ 27 28 27
00.02 Research activities............... 2 2 2
00.03 Therapeutic residence maintenance. 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 30 31 30
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 58 59 66
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 31 38 37
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 89 97 103
23.95 Total new obligations............. -30 -31 -30
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 59 66 73
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.26 Appropriation (trust fund)...... 31 38 37
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 5 5 5
73.10 Total new obligations............. 30 31 30
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -30 -30 -31
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 5 5 5
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 30 27 28
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 30 30 31
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 31 38 37
90.00 Outlays........................... 30 30 31
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 47 62 63
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 62 63 63
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This fund consists of: gifts, bequests, and proceeds from the sale
of property left in the care of the facilities by former beneficiaries;
patients' fund balances; and, proceeds from the
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sale of effects of beneficiaries who die leaving no heirs or without
having otherwise disposed of their estate. Such funds are used to
promote the comfort and welfare of veterans at hospitals, nursing homes,
and domiciliaries where no general appropriation is available. Public
Law 102-54 authorizes compensation work therapy and therapeutic
transitional housing and loan programs to be funded from the General
Post Fund. In addition, donations from pharmaceutical companies, non-
profit corporations, and individuals to support VA medical research are
deposited into this fund. (38 U.S.C. chs. 83 and 85.)
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 14 15 15
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 10 10 10
31.0 Equipment......................... 4 3 2
32.0 Land and structures............... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 30 31 30
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BENEFITS PROGRAMS
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Disability Compensation Benefits
(including transfer of funds)
For the payment of compensation benefits to or on behalf of veterans
and a pilot program for disability examinations, adjusted-service
credits and certificates, payment of premiums due on commercial life
insurance policies and for other benefits as authorized by law
$29,289,028,000; of which, not to exceed $1,615,000 may be transferred
to ``Disability Compensation Administration'' and ``Medical Care'' for
the administrative expenses authorized by the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1990 and the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992. In
addition, for making payments after June 30, 2005 for the disability
compensation program administered by the Department, such sums as may be
necessary. (38 U.S.C. 107, 1312, 1977, and 2106, chapters 11, 13, 18,
23, 39, 51, 53, 55, and 61; 50 U.S.C. App. 540-548; 43 Stat. 122, 123;
45 Stat. 735; 76 Stat. 1198).
[For the payment of compensation benefits to or on behalf of
veterans and a pilot program for disability examinations as authorized
by law (38 U.S.C. 107, chapters 11, 13, 18, 51, 53, 55, and 61); pension
benefits to or on behalf of veterans as authorized by law (38 U.S.C.
chapters 15, 51, 53, 55, and 61; 92 Stat. 2508); and burial benefits,
emergency and other officers' retirement pay, adjusted-service credits
and certificates, payment of premiums due on commercial life insurance
policies guaranteed under the provisions of article IV of the Soldiers'
and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 (50 U.S.C. App. 540 et seq.) and
for other benefits as authorized by law (38 U.S.C. 107, 1312, 1977, and
2106, chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and 61; 50 U.S.C. App. 540-548; 43 Stat.
122, 123; 45 Stat. 735; 76 Stat. 1198), $29,845,127,000, to remain
available until expended: Provided, That not to exceed $17,056,000 of
the amount appropriated under this heading shall be reimbursed to
``General operating expenses'' and ``Medical services'' for necessary
expenses in implementing those provisions authorized in the Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, and in the Veterans' Benefits Act of
1992 (38 U.S.C. chapters 51, 53, and 55), the funding source for which
is specifically provided as the ``Compensation and pensions''
appropriation: Provided further, That such sums as may be earned on an
actual qualifying patient basis, shall be reimbursed to ``Medical
facilities revolving fund'' to augment the funding of individual medical
facilities for nursing home care provided to pensioners as authorized.]
(Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 36-0102-0-1-701 2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Veterans.......................... 20,796 23,008 24,929
01.02 Survivors......................... 3,890 4,108 4,318
--------- --------- ----------
01.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal (1 level)............ 24,686 27,116 29,247
--------- --------- ----------
02.93 Total compensation.............. 24,686 27,116 29,247
03.01 Chapter 18........................ 16 17 17
03.02 Clothing allowance................ 47 50 51
03.03 Automobiles, adaptive equipment... 42 48 51
03.04 Misc Assistance (EAJ, SAFD)....... 6 7 7
03.05 Medical exam pilot program........ 57 62 61
03.06 OBRA payment to VBA............... 2 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
03.91 Total other compensation
expenses...................... 170 185 189
09.02 Reinstated Entitlement for
Suvivors........................ 8 8 7
--------- --------- ----------
09.99 Total reimbursable program...... 8 8 7
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 24,865 27,309 29,443
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 420 1,112 147
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 25,558 26,344 29,296
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 25,978 27,456 29,443
23.95 Total new obligations............. -24,865 -27,309 -29,443
23.98 Unobligated balance expiring or
withdrawn....................... -2
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 1,112 147
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 25,549 26,336 29,047
60.00 Appropriation................... 242
--------- --------- ----------
62.50 Appropriation (total
mandatory).................. 25,549 26,336 29,289
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash) REPS 9 8 7
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 25,558 26,344 29,296
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 1,838 2,002 2,222
73.10 Total new obligations............. 24,865 27,309 29,443
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -24,704 -27,089 -31,615
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... 4
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 2,002 2,222 50
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 22,442 23,975 29,246
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 2,263 3,114 2,369
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 24,705 27,089 31,615
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -9 -8 -7
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 25,549 26,336 29,289
90.00 Outlays........................... 24,695 27,081 31,608
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
(in millions of dollars)
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 25,549 26,336 29,289
Outlays........................... 24,696 27,081 31,608
Legislative proposal, subject to
PAYGO:
Budget Authority.................. -213
Outlays........................... -51 -162
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 25,549 26,336 29,076
Outlays........................... 24,696 27,030 31,446
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This appropriation provides for the payment of compensation to
veterans and survivors. Compensation is paid to veterans for
disabilities incurred in or aggravated during active military service.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is paid to survivors of
servicepersons or veterans whose death occurred while on active duty or
as a result of service-connected disabilities. Compensation and
vocational rehabilitation is provided to the children of Vietnam
veterans who were born with certain birth defects. The Secretary may pay
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a clothing allowance to each veteran who uses a prescribed medication
for a service-connected skin condition or wears a prosthetic or
orthopedic appliance (including a wheelchair) which, in the judgment of
the Secretary, tends to damage or tear the clothing of such veteran.
In addition, certain disabled veterans are provided with automobile
grants with the associated approved adaptive equipment. An allowance, up
to a maximum of $11,000, is provided to certain service-disabled
veterans and servicepersons toward the purchase price of an automobile.
Adaptive equipment and the maintenance and replacement of such equipment
is also provided. Miscellaneous benefits provided for are:
(a) payments for claims made pursuant to the provision of the World
War Adjusted Compensation Act of 1924, as amended;
(b) a special allowance (38 U.S.C. 1312) to dependents of certain
veterans who died after December 31, 1956, but who were not fully and
currently insured under the Social Security Act; and
(c) payments authorized by the Equal Access to Justice Act.
The appropriation also provides for a pilot program authorizing VA
to contract out medical examinations to determine service-connected
disabilities of veterans who are potential applicants of compensation
benefits and a program to allow VA to perform income matches for certain
compensation recipients.
In accordance with Public Law 97-377, the Reinstated Entitlement
Program for Survivors (REPS) program restores social security benefits
to certain surviving spouses or children of veterans who died of
service-connected causes. Financing is provided in the form of
offsetting collections from the Department of Defense.
Legislation is proposed to provide a cost-of-living adjustment
comparable to the annual social security increase to recipients of
disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and
clothing allowances. The increase, effective with payments made on
January 1, 2005, is expected to be 1.3 percent.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMPENSATION CASES AND PAYMENTS
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Veterans:
Cases............................. 2,444,807 2,548,204 2,607,295
Average payment per case, per year $8,506 $9,029 $9,561
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Total obligations (in
millions)................... $20,796 $23,008 $24,929
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Survivors:
Total............................. 311,813 322,864 328,291
Average payment per case, per year $12,474 $12,722 $13,153
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Total obligations (in
millions)................... $3,890 $4,108 $4,318
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Chapter 18:
Children.......................... 1,044 1,054 1,062
Average payment per case, per year $15,580 $16,086 $16,457
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Total obligations (in
millions)................... $16 $17 $17
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Clothing allowance:
Number of veterans................ 80,641 83,406 84,398
Average payment per case, per year $588 $600 $608
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Total obligations (in
millions)................... $47 $50 $51
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Automobiles or other conveyances:
Number of conveyances............. 1,396 1,600 1,600
Average benefit................... $8,819 $10,500 $11,000
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Obligations (in millions)..... $12 $17 $18
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Adaptive equipment (including
maintenance, repair and
installation for automobiles):
Number of items................... 7,968 7,968 7,968
Average benefit................... $3,767 $3,971 $4,185
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Obligations (in millions)..... $30 $32 $33
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Other compensation caseload:
Special allowance dependents...... 86 78 70
Equal Access to Justice payments.. 1,425 1,495 1,495
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REPS:
Spouses........................... 33 27 22
Average benefit................... $11,636 $13,385 $13,626
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Children.......................... 435 390 350
Average benefit................... $15,897 $18,537 $19,068
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Obligations (in millions)..... $8 $8 $7
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42.0 Direct obligations: Insurance
claims and indemnities.......... 24,857 27,301 29,437
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Reimbursable obligations........ 8 8 7
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 24,865 27,309 29,444
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Disability Compensation Benefits
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Legislation was proposed during the 1st session of the 108th
Congress to restore the original interpretation of section 1110 of title
38 U.S.C. prohibiting the granting of service-connected disability
arising secondarily from an alcohol or drug-abuse. In February 2001, a
three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals interpreted section 1110 as
not precluding compensation for an alcohol or drug-abuse-related
disability arising secondarily from a service-connected disability.
Enactment of this provision is estimated to save $158 million in 2005.
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Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Allen reversal.................... -55 -158
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02.93 Total compensation.............. -55 -158
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10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 42.0)................... -55 -158
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 55
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... -213
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... -158
23.95 Total new obligations............. 55 158
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 55
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... -213
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. -4
73.10 Total new obligations............. -55 -158
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. 51 162
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... -4
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... -51 -162
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -213
90.00 Outlays........................... -51 -162
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Disability Compensation Administration
For operating expenses associated with the provision of compensation
benefits; reimbursement of the Department of Defense for the cost of
overseas employee mail; and purchase of two passenger motor vehicles for
use by the Veterans Benefits Administration in Manila, Philippines,
$657,624,000, including no more than $11,775,000 for construction.
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Obligations by program activity:
Other direct expenses:
03.01 Administrative expenses......... 654 692 674
03.03 Construction, minor projects.... 12 12 12
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03.92 Total other direct expenses..... 667 704 686
Reimbursable compensation program:
09.02 Administrative expense.......... 61 66 65
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09.99 Total reimbursable program.... 61 66 65
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 728 770 751
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 18 40 32
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 752 698 723
22.22 Unobligated balance of FY2003
emergency sup transferred from
Gen Ad.......................... 63
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 770 801 755
23.95 Total new obligations............. -728 -770 -751
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 40 32 4
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 694 636 658
40.35 Appropriation reduced pursuant
to P.L. 108-7................. -4
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to H.R. 2673. -4
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 690 632 658
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 61 66 65
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 751 698 723
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 120 125 114
73.10 Total new obligations............. 728 770 751
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -713 -780 -733
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -10
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 125 114 132
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 585 567 586
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 128 213 147
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 713 780 733
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -61 -66 -65
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 690 632 658
90.00 Outlays........................... 652 714 668
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This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and
operational support to VA's Disability Compensation business line.
Additionally, funding is provided for capital asset investments.
The Veterans Benefits Administration determines eligibility and
adjudicates all claims for compensation awards. Workload data for this
program are shown below. Specific performance goals relating to the
processing of veterans benefits are contained in VA's congressional
budget. The Disability Compensation business line provides processing of
claims for veterans and dependents relating to compensation benefits
under the various laws enacted by Congress.
WORKLOAD
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Compensation:
Rating-Related Actions............ 731,930 703,444 733,423
Non Rating Actions................ 356,357 349,230 363,199
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 369 366 379
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 45 50 61
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 414 416 440
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 101 101 112
21.0 Employee travel................. 7 6 7
22.0 Transportation of things........ 2 2 2
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 49 50 43
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 4 4 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 19 19 20
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 2 1
25.2 Other services.................. 42 78 32
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 5 5 4
31.0 Equipment....................... 10 9 9
32.0 Land and structures............. 13 12 12
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 667 704 686
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 61 66 65
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 728 770 751
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 7,264 7,021 6,989
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 82 71 68
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Education Benefits
For the payment of education and training benefits to or on behalf
of veterans as authorized by law, including any payment for associated
activities authorized by 38 U.S.C. 3034(e), 3674, 3684(c), and 3697,
$1,909,379,000. In addition, for making payments after June 30, 2005 for
the education program administered by the Department, such sums as may
be necessary. (38 U.S.C. chapters 30, 34, 35, 36, 51, 53, 55, and 61).
[For the payment of readjustment and rehabilitation benefits to or
on behalf of veterans as authorized by law (38 U.S.C. chapters 21, 30,
31, 34, 35, 36, 39, 51, 53, 55, and 61), $2,529,734,000, to remain
available until expended: Provided, That expenses for rehabilitation
program services and assistance which the Secretary is authorized to
provide under section 3104(a) of title 38, United States Code, other
than under subsection (a)(1), (2), (5), and (11) of that section, shall
be charged to this account.] (Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated
Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
01.01 Veterans/servicepersons......... 1,466 1,638 1,726
01.03 Dependents...................... 278 320 390
01.04 Tuition Assistance.............. 13 14 14
01.05 Licensing and Certification..... 2 4 5
01.06 Work study...................... 19 20 20
01.07 Payments to states.............. 14 18 18
01.08 Reporting fees.................. 3 3 3
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01.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal.................... 1,795 2,017 2,176
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01.92 Total education program......... 1,795 2,017 2,176
Other Direct Expenses:
02.02 Administrative expenses......... 1 4 2
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03.93 Total Direct Program............ 1,796 2,021 2,178
Reimbursable education program:
09.01 Veterans' basic benefits........ 9 9 10
09.02 Veterans' supplementary benefits 80 83 95
09.03 Reservists benefits............. 121 136 151
09.04 Reservists supplementary
benefits...................... 46 52 58
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09.05 National Call to Service........ 1
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09.09 Reimbursable program--subtotal
line........................ 256 280 315
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 2,052 2,301 2,493
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 519 400 268
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1,932 2,170 2,224
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,451 2,570 2,492
23.95 Total new obligations............. -2,052 -2,301 -2,493
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 400 268
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 1,676 1,890 1,909
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)..... 256 280 315
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 1,932 2,170 2,224
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 48 57 36
73.10 Total new obligations............. 2,052 2,301 2,493
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2,042 -2,322 -2,490
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 57 36 39
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 1,475 1,865 2,185
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 567 457 305
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2,042 2,322 2,490
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -256 -280 -315
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1,676 1,890 1,909
90.00 Outlays........................... 1,787 2,042 2,175
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This appropriation finances educational assistance allowances for
certain service persons, veterans and for eligible dependents of those
veterans: (a) who died from service-connected causes or have a total and
permanent rated service-connected disability; and (b) servicepersons who
were captured or missing in action. Voluntary contributions by eligible
servicepersons and matching contributions provided by the Department of
Defense are included in the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account.
All Volunteer Force educational assistance (Montgomery GI Bill).--
Public Law 98-525, enacted October 19, 1984, established two new
educational programs: an assistance program for veterans who enter
active duty during the period beginning July 1, 1985; and an assistance
program for certain members of the Selected Reserve. The Education
appropriation pays the basic benefit allowance for veterans, except for
certain Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education participants who transferred
to the Montgomery GI Bill program. Supplementary educational assistance,
the basic benefit allowance for veterans, Post-Vietnam Era Veterans
Education converters, reservists, and the National Call to Service
Program are financed by payments from the Department of Defense and the
Department of Homeland Security.
The following table shows a caseload and cost comparison for these
beneficiaries under existing legislation.
CASELOAD AND AVERAGE COST DATA
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Veterans/Servicemembers:
Number of trainees................ 305,935 313,952 327,736
Average cost per trainee.......... $5,082 $5,489 $5,567
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Total cost (in millions)...... $1,555 $1,723 $1,825
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Reservists:
Number of trainees................ 89,961 98,900 107,738
Average cost per trainee.......... $1,825 $1,865 $1,897
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Total cost (in millions)...... $164 $184 $204
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Dependents' education and training.--This program provides benefits
to children and spouses of veterans who died of a service-connected
disability or whose service-connected disability is rated permanent and
total. In addition, dependents of servicepersons missing in action or
interned by a hostile foreign government for more than 90 days are also
eligible. The following table provides a comparison of trainees and
costs for the Dependents Educational Assistance program.
NUMBER OF TRAINEES AND COST
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Sons and daughters:
Number of trainees................ 53,477 58,156 63,249
Average cost per trainee (in
dollars)........................ $4,624 $4,880 $5,462
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Total cost (in millions)...... $247 $284 $345
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Spouses and widow(ers):
Number of trainees................ 8,481 9,245 10,103
Average cost per trainee (in
dollars)........................ $3,684 $3,890 $4,357
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Total cost (in millions)...... $31 $36 $44
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Tuition Assistance.--Public Law 106-398, enacted October 30, 2000,
allows the military services to pay up to 100 percent of tuition and
expenses charged by a school for service members. If a service
department pays less than 100 percent, a service member eligible for the
Montgomery GI Bill--Active-duty (MGIB) can elect to receive MGIB
benefits for all or a portion of the remaining expenses.
Licensing and certification test payments.--Under Public Law 106-
419, veterans and other eligible persons may receive up to $2,000 to pay
fees required for civilian occupational licensing and certification
examinations needed to enter, maintain, or advance in employment in a
vocation or profession--effective March 1, 2001.
National Call to Service.--The 2003 National Defense Authorization
Act directs the Department of Defense to offer an active duty enlistment
option of 15 months plus training time to facilitate interest in
National Service. Program participants will be given the opportunity to
select one of the following incentives: a $5,000 enlistment bonus,
repayment of student loans up to $18,000, or one of two education
allowances.
CASELOAD AND AVERAGE COST DATA
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Tuition Assistance:
Number of trainees................ 24,527 25,000 25,000
Average cost per trainee.......... $513 $562 $571
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Total cost (in millions)...... $13 $14 $14
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Licensing and Certification:
Number of payments................ 6,574 15,000 15,000
Average cost per trainee.......... $265 $292 $321
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Total cost (in millions)...... $2 $4 $5
National Call to Service:
Number of trainees................ 0 0 160
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Total cost (in millions)...... $0 $0 $2
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Work-Study.--Certain veterans, reservists, and dependents pursuing a
program of education or training, who are enrolled as a full-time
student, can work up to 250 hours per semester, receiving the Federal
($5.15 on September 1, 1997) or state minimum wage rate, whichever is
higher.
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Number of contracts............... 18,378 18,400 18,400
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Total cost (in millions)...... $22 $23 $24
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Payments to States.--State approving agencies are reimbursed for the
costs of inspecting, approving, and supervising programs of education
and training offered by educational
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institutions and training establishments in which veterans, dependents,
and reservists are enrolled or are about to enter.
Reporting fees.--Reporting fees are paid to education and training
institutions to help defray the costs of certifying education enrollment
for veterans enrolled in training during a calendar year.
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41.0 Direct obligations: Grants,
subsidies, and contributions.... 1,796 2,021 2,178
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Reimbursable obligations........ 256 280 315
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 2,052 2,301 2,493
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Education Administration
For operating expenses of education and training benefits and
reimbursement of the Department of Defense for the cost of overseas
employee mail, $91,160,000, including no more than $768,000 for
construction.
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Obligations by program activity:
Other direct expenses:
03.01 Administrative expenses......... 68 85 90
03.03 Construction, minor projects.... 1 1
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03.92 Total other direct expenses..... 68 86 91
Reimbursable education program:
09.02 Administrative expense.......... 1 4 2
--------- --------- ----------
09.99 Total reimbursable program.... 1 4 2
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 69 90 93
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 2 4 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 71 87 93
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 73 91 94
23.95 Total new obligations............. -69 -90 -93
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 4 1 1
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 71 84 91
40.35 Appropriation reduced pursuant
to P.L. 108-7................. -1
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to H.R. 2673. -1
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 70 83 91
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 1 4 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 71 87 93
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 14 15 19
73.10 Total new obligations............. 69 90 93
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -67 -87 -90
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 15 19 22
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 53 70 75
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 14 17 15
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 67 87 90
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -1 -4 -2
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 70 83 91
90.00 Outlays........................... 67 83 88
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This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and
operational support to VA's Education business line. Additionally,
funding is provided for capital asset investments.
WORKLOAD
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Original claims..................... 181,844 189,401 196,924
Adjustments/supplemental claims..... 1,049,279 1,181,903 1,231,879
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 37 42 42
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 5 6 7
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 42 48 49
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 11 13 15
21.0 Employee travel................. 1 2 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 5 8 8
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 2 3 2
25.2 Other services.................. 5 8 8
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 2 3
32.0 Land and structures............. 1 1
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 68 86 91
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1 4 2
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 69 90 93
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 866 926 888
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Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits
For the provision of vocational rehabilitation and employment
benefits (including independent living services and assistance) to or on
behalf of veterans, as authorized by law, $565,204,000. In addition, for
making payments after June 30, 2005 for the vocational rehabilitation
and employment program administered by the Department, such sums as may
be necessary. (38 U.S.C. chapters 31, 36, 51, 53, 55, and 61).
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Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Vocational rehabilitation training 280 305 332
01.02 Subsistence allowance............. 224 234 244
01.04 Work study........................ 11 11 11
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10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 41.0)................... 515 550 587
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 11 22
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 525 561 565
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 525 572 587
23.95 Total new obligations............. -515 -550 -587
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 11 22
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 525 561 565
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 15 16 10
73.10 Total new obligations............. 515 550 587
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -514 -556 -587
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 16 10 10
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 499 530 555
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86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 15 26 32
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 514 556 587
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 525 561 565
90.00 Outlays........................... 514 556 587
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This appropriation finances assistance allowances for certain
disabled veterans who are provided with vocational rehabilitation and
employment services.
In compliance with the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, the
Vocational Rehabilitation Loan Fund Program account is reported
separately under the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program Account.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Loans program provides loans (based on
indexed Chapter 31 Subsistence allowance rate) to veterans enrolled in a
program of vocational rehabilitation who are temporarily in need of
additional funds to meet their expenses.
Special assistance to disabled veterans.--Service-disabled veterans
requiring vocational rehabilitation receive assistance to cover the
costs of subsistence, tuition, books, supplies, and equipment.
Work-Study.--Certain veterans pursuing a program of rehabilitation,
who are enrolled as a full-time student, can work up to 250 hours per
semester, receiving the Federal ($5.15 on September 1, 1997) or state
minimum wage rate, whichever is higher.
The following table shows caseload for this program. We are now
including individuals in the category of Rehabilitation Evaluation
Planning and Service Delivery. Although these cases are receiving VR&E
services, they are not receiving monetary benefits. Specific performance
goals are contained in VA's congressional budget.
CASELOAD AND AVERAGE COST DATA
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Special assistance to disabled
veterans:
Rehabilitation Evaluation Planning
and Service cases............... 22,395 22,999 23,631
Number of participants............ 71,587 73,517 75,538
Average cost...................... $7,033 $7,328 $7,622
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Total cost (in millions)........ $503 $539 $5576
Work-study:
Number of contracts............... 8,908 8,900 8,900
Total cost (in millions)........ $11 $11 $11
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Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Administration
For operating expenses of vocational rehabilitation and employment
benefits (including administrative expenses incurred under section
3104(a) (1), (2), (5), and (11) of title 38, United States Code); and
reimbursement of the Department of Defense for the cost of overseas
employee mail, $140,344,000, including no more than $1,867,000 for
construction, and including no more than $311,000 for administering the
direct loan program; for the cost of direct loans, $47,000, as
authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 31, as amended: Provided, That such
costs, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined
in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended:
Provided further, That these funds are available to subsidize gross
obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed
$4,108,000.
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Obligations by program activity:
Other direct expenses:
03.01 Administrative expenses......... 115 135 138
03.03 Construction, minor projects.... 2 2 2
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03.92 Total other direct expenses..... 116 137 140
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 116 137 140
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 2 3 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 118 134 140
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 120 137 141
23.95 Total new obligations............. -116 -137 -140
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 3 1 1
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 118 135 140
40.35 Appropriation reduced pursuant
to P.L. 108-7................. -1
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to H.R. 2673. -1
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 117 134 140
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 22 24 27
73.10 Total new obligations............. 116 137 140
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -114 -134 -135
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 24 27 33
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 91 107 112
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 23 27 23
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 114 134 135
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 118 134 140
90.00 Outlays........................... 114 134 135
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This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and
operational support to VA's VR&E business line. Additionally, funding is
provided for capital asset investments.
The VBA VR&E service provides counseling and assistance to enable
veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve maximum
independence in daily living and, to the maximum extent feasible, obtain
and maintain suitable employment.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account
records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the direct
loans obligated in 1992 and beyond, as well as the administrative
expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a net
present value basis.
WORKLOAD \1\
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Evaluation and planning........... 62,195 63,749 65,342
Rehabilitation services........... 65,513 67,150 68,828
Employment services status........ 14,368 14,727 15,095
Vocational/educational counseling. 19,054 19,550 20,018
\1\ Veterans may be in more than
one category.
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in
millions of dollars)
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Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy
budget authority:
115001Vocational Rehabilitation......... 3 4 4
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115901Total direct loan levels.......... 3 4 4
Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
132001Vocational Rehabilitation......... 1.50 1.33 1.14
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132901Weighted average subsidy rate..... 1.50 1.33 1.14
Direct loan subsidy budget authority:
133001Vocational Rehabilitation.........
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133901Total subsidy budget authority....
Direct loan subsidy outlays:
134001Vocational Rehabilitation.........
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134901Total subsidy outlays.............
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 57 62 59
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 8 9 10
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11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 65 71 69
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12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 17 19 20
21.0 Employee travel................... 2 2 2
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 7 8 8
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 3 3
25.2 Other services.................... 17 27 30
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment......................... 1 3 4
32.0 Land and structures............... 2 2 2
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 116 137 140
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 1,091 1,118 1,015
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Insurance Benefits
For the payment of military and naval insurance, national service
life insurance, servicemen's indemnities, service-disabled veterans
insurance, and veterans mortgage life insurance as authorized by law,
$39,380,000, to remain available until expended. In addition, for making
payments after June 30, 2005 for the insurance programs administered by
the Department, such sums as may be necessary. (38 U.S.C. chapter 19; 70
Stat. 887; 72 Stat. 487).
[For military and naval insurance, national service life insurance,
servicemen's indemnities, service-disabled veterans insurance, and
veterans mortgage life insurance as authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 19;
70 Stat. 887; 72 Stat. 487, $29,017,000, to remain available until
expended.] (Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY
2004.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Payment to NSLI................... 1 1 1
00.10 VMLI death claims................. 9 9 9
00.12 Payment to service-disabled
veterans insurance.............. 20 22 31
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01.00 Total direct expenses........... 30 32 41
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 30 32 41
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 30 31 41
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 31 32 41
23.95 Total new obligations............. -30 -32 -41
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 1
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 28 29 39
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)..... 2 2 2
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 30 31 41
Change in obligated balances:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 30 32 41
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -30 -31 -41
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 30 31 41
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: VMLI premiums........... -2 -2 -2
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 28 29 39
90.00 Outlays........................... 28 29 39
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Note.--The Department of Veterans Affairs insurance policy loans are
not an extension of Federal credit. Credit schedules previously shown
for this account have been discontinued.
The Insurance business line administers six life insurance programs,
including two trust funds, two public enterprise funds, a trust
revolving fund, and Veteran's Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI), and
supervises two additional programs for the benefit of servicepersons,
veterans, and their beneficiaries through contracts with a commercial
company. All programs are operated on a commercial basis, to the extent
possible, consistent with all applicable statutes. The Insurance
appropriation is the funding mechanism for the following administration
of the Government life insurance activities: U.S. Government Life
Insurance Fund (USGLI); National Service Life Insurance (NSLI); Service-
Disabled Veterans Insurance Fund (S-DVI); and Veterans Mortgage Life
Insurance (VMLI).
Military and naval insurance.--Payments are made to the USGLI fund
for certain World War I veterans for extra hazards of military service
and for claims on war risk insurance issued to servicemen and veterans
of World War I.
National service life insurance (NSLI).--Payments are made to the
NSLI fund for certain World War II veterans for: (a) the extra hazards
of service; (b) gratuitous insurance granted to certain persons unable
to apply for national service life insurance; and (c) death claims on
policies under the waiver of a premium while the insured was on active
duty.
Payment to service-disabled veterans insurance fund (S-DVI).--
Payments are made to the S-DVI fund to supplement the premiums and other
receipts of the fund in amounts necessary to pay claims on insurance
policies issued to veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Veterans mortgage life insurance (VMLI).--Payments are made to
mortgage holders under this program, which provides mortgage protection
life insurance to veterans who have received a grant for specially
adapted housing due to severe disabilities. The general decline in the
number of policies and the amount of insurance in force is expected to
continue in 2005 as indicated in the following table.
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
VMLI policies:
Number of policies................ 2,793 2,710 2,620
Amount of insurance (dollars in
millions)....................... $175 $174 $173
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42.0 Direct obligations: Insurance
claims and indemnities.......... 28 30 39
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Reimbursable obligations........ 2 2 2
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 30 32 41
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Insurance Administration
For operating expenses associated with the provision of insurance
programs; and reimbursement of the Department of Defense for the cost of
overseas employee mail, $4,190,000, including no more than $209,000 for
construction.
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Obligations by program activity:
Other direct expenses:
03.01 Administrative expenses......... 4 4 4
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03.92 Total other direct expenses..... 4 4 4
Reimbursable insurance program:
09.02 Administrative expense.......... 36 39 40
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09.99 Total reimbursable program.... 36 39 40
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 40 43 44
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 41 43 44
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 41 44 44
23.95 Total new obligations............. -40 -44 -44
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 1
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 4 4 4
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced by PL 108-7...........
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced by HR 2673............
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 4 4 4
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 36 39 40
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 40 43 44
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 6 6 7
73.10 Total new obligations............. 40 43 44
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -40 -42 -43
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 6 7 8
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 35 36 37
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 5 6 6
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 40 42 43
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -36 -39 -40
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 5 4 4
90.00 Outlays........................... 3 4 4
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This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and
operational support to VA's Insurance business line. Additionally,
funding is provided for capital asset investments.
WORKLOAD
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Policy service actions............ 783,874 767,000 719,000
Collections....................... 2,160,280 2,035,000 1,908,000
Disability claims................. 25,180 35,000 32,000
Insurance awards.................. 489,070 486,000 482,000
Note.--The Department of Veterans Affairs insurance policy loans are not
an extension of Federal credit. Credit schedules previously shown for this
account have been discontinued.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 2 2 2
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1 1 1
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 3 3 3
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 1 1 1
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 4 4 4
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 36 39 40
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 40 43 44
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 49 45 45
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 444 468 468
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Pensions Benefits
(including transfer of funds)
For the payment of pension benefits to or on behalf of veterans, a
pilot program for disability examinations, payment of premiums due on
commercial life insurance policies, and for other benefits as authorized
by law, $3,193,604,000; of which not to exceed $19,088,000 may be
transferred to ``Pension Administration'' and ``Medical Care'' for the
administrative expenses authorized by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1990 and the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992: Provided, That such
sums as may be earned on an actual qualifying patient basis, shall be
reimbursed to ``Medical Care'' to augment the funding of individual
medical facilities for nursing home care provided to pensioners as
authorized. In addition, for making payments after June 30, 2005 for the
pension programs administered by the Department, such sums as may be
necessary. (38 U.S.C. chapters 15, 23, 51, 53, 55, 61, 107, 1312, 1977,
and 2106, 50 U.S.C. App. 540-548; 43 Stat. 122, 123; 45 Stat. 735; 76
Stat. 1198; 92 Stat. 2508).
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
01.03 Improved law...................... 2,486 2,543 2,603
01.04 Prior law......................... 27 23 20
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01.91 Total veterans.................. 2,513 2,566 2,624
02.01 Improved law...................... 644 655 663
02.02 Prior law......................... 60 54 49
02.03 Old law........................... 1 1 1
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02.91 Total survivors................. 705 710 713
--------- --------- ----------
02.92 Total pensions.................. 3,218 3,276 3,337
03.01 OBRA payment to VBA............... 7 7 8
03.02 OBRA payment to VHA............... 9 9 11
03.03 Contract Medical exams............ 1 1 1
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03.91 Direct Program by Activities.... 17 17 20
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10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 42.0)................... 3,235 3,293 3,356
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 65 163
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 3,300 3,391 3,194
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 3,300 3,456 3,357
23.95 Total new obligations............. -3,235 -3,293 -3,356
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 65 163
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 3,300 3,391 3,194
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 258 264 268
73.10 Total new obligations............. 3,235 3,293 3,356
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -3,229 -3,289 -3,619
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 264 268 6
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 2,971 2,960 3,188
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 258 329 431
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 3,229 3,289 3,619
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 3,300 3,391 3,194
90.00 Outlays........................... 3,229 3,289 3,619
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This appropriation provides for the payment of pensions to veterans
or their survivors. A veteran's entitlement is based on active duty
service of a specific length (normally 90 days or more) during a
designated war period, disabilities considered permanent and total, and
countable income below established levels. There is no disability
requirement for survivor cases or veterans age 65 or older. Income
support is provided at established benefit levels. An automatic annual
cost-of-living increase comparable to the annual social security
increase is provided for those pensioners in the improved program and to
parents receiving dependency and indemnity compensation. The increase,
effective with payments made on January 1, 2005, is expected to be 1.3
percent.
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AVERAGE NUMBER OF PENSION CASES AND PAYMENTS
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Veterans:
Improved law...................... 329,660 330,851 332,008
Prior law......................... 15,432 13,033 11,017
Old law and service............... 205 171 143
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Total......................... 345,297 344,055 343,168
Average payment per case, per year
(in dollars).................... $7,278 $7,460 $7,647
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Total obligations (in
millions)................... $2,513 $2,567 $2,624
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Survivors:
Improved law...................... 167,865 165,508 161,576
Prior law......................... 57,400 51,439 45,667
Old law and service............... 736 575 445
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Total......................... 226,001 217,522 207,688
Average payment per case, per year
(in dollars).................... $3,121 $3,264 $3,433
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Total obligations (in
millions)................... $705 $710 $713
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Legislation was proposed during the 1st session of the 108th
Congress to make death pension effective the first day of the month in
which the death occurred if the claim is received within one year,
eliminating the current 45-day rule for death pension. This proposal is
anticipated to increase pension costs $667 thousand in 2005.
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
(in millions of dollars)
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 3,300 3,391 3,194
Outlays........................... 3,229 3,289 3,619
Legislative proposal, subject to
PAYGO:
Budget Authority.................. 1
Outlays........................... 1
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 3,300 3,391 3,195
Outlays........................... 3,229 3,289 3,620
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Pension Benefits
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
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Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Eliminate 45 day rule............. 1
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02.92 Total pensions.................. 1
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10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 42.0)................... 1
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 1
Change in obligated balances:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 1
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1
90.00 Outlays........................... 1
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Pensions Administration
For operating expenses associated with the provision of pension
benefits and reimbursement of the Department of Defense for the cost of
overseas employee mail, $139,415,000, including no more than $3,062,000
for construction.
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Obligations by program activity:
Other direct expenses:
03.01 Administrative expenses......... 142 152 136
03.03 Construction, minor projects.... 3 3 3
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03.92 Total other direct expenses..... 145 155 139
Reimbursable pensions program:
09.02 Administrative expense.......... 7 8 9
--------- --------- ----------
09.99 Total reimbursable program.... 7 8 9
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 152 163 148
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 3 4 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 153 160 148
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 156 164 149
23.95 Total new obligations............. -152 -163 -148
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 4 1 1
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 147 154 139
40.35 Appropriation reduced pursuant
to P.L. 108-7................. -1
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to HR 2673... -1
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 146 153 139
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 7 7 9
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 153 160 148
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 31 34 36
73.10 Total new obligations............. 152 163 148
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -149 -161 -147
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 34 36 37
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 117 128 119
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 32 33 28
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 149 161 147
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -7 -7 -9
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 146 153 139
90.00 Outlays........................... 142 154 138
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This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and
operational support to VA's Pension business line. Additionally, funding
is provided for capital asset investments.
The Veterans Benefits Administration determines eligibility and
adjudicates all claims for pensions awards. Workload data for this
program are shown below. Specific performance goals relating to the
processing of veterans benefits are contained in VA's congressional
budget. The Pension business line provides processing of claims for
veterans and dependents relating to pension benefits under the various
laws enacted by Congress.
WORKLOAD
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Pension:
Rating-Related Actions............ 95,264 91,556 95,458
Non Rating Actions................ 430,812 423,006 439,084
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 73 84 73
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 10 11 11
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 83 95 84
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 20 23 21
21.0 Employee travel................. 1 1 2
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 10 11 11
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 4 4 5
25.2 Other services.................. 20 13 9
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 2 3 2
32.0 Land and structures............. 3 3 3
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 145 155 139
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 7 8 9
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 152 163 148
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 1,729 1,602 1,344
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 98 97 100
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Burial Benefits
[national cemetery administration]
For the provision of burial benefits and payments as authorized by
law, $180,956,000. In addition, for making payments after June 30, 2005
for the burial benefits program administered by the Department, such
sums as may be necessary. (38 U.S.C. 107, chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and
61).
[For necessary expenses of the National Cemetery Administration for
operations and maintenance, not otherwise provided for, including
uniforms or allowances therefor; cemeterial expenses as authorized by
law; purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for use in cemeterial
operations; and hire of passenger motor vehicles, $144,203,000:
Provided, That of the funds made available under this heading, not to
exceed $7,200,000 shall be available until September 30, 2005.
grants for the construction of state veterans cemeteries
For grants to aid States in establishing, expanding, or improving
State veterans cemeteries as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2408, $32,000,000,
to remain available until expended.] (Division G, H.R. 2673,
Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Burial allowance.................. 33 35 36
01.02 Burial plots...................... 19 21 21
01.03 Service-connected deaths.......... 21 28 29
01.04 Burial flags...................... 21 22 23
01.05 Headstones and markers............ 33 35 36
01.06 Graveliners....................... 11 9 9
01.07 Pre-placed crypts................. 5 16 27
01.08 National Cemetery Gift Fund.......
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10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 42.0)................... 143 166 181
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 143 166 181
23.95 Total new obligations............. -143 -166 -181
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 143 166 181
Change in obligated balances:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 143 166 181
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -143 -166 -181
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 143 166 181
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 143 166 181
90.00 Outlays........................... 143 166 181
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The Department of Veterans Affairs administers a range of burial
programs to benefit eligible veterans and family members. The
responsibility for these programs is divided between two VA
organizations. Most monetary benefits and the burial flags program are
administered by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Cemetery
programs and other in-kind benefits are administered by the National
Cemetery Administration (NCA). Funding for the provision of burial
benefits and services in VA is provided from the Burial Benefits
Appropriation and the National Cemetery Gift Fund.
This appropriation provides burial benefits for: (a) the payment of
an allowance of $300 (plus transportation charges where death occurs
under VA care) to reimburse, in part, the burial and funeral expense of
an eligible deceased veteran; (b) the payment of $300 for a plot
allowance where an eligible veteran is not buried in a national cemetery
or other cemetery under the jurisdiction of the United States; (c) the
payment of a burial allowance up to $2,000 when a veteran dies as the
result of service-connected disability; (d) furnishing a flag to drape
the casket of each deceased veteran entitled thereto; (e) furnishing a
headstone or marker for the grave of a veteran and, in certain cases,
eligible dependents; and (f) authority to provide outer burial
receptacles in the National Cemetery Administration.
NUMBER OF BURIAL BENEFITS
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Burial allowance.................... 77,608 78,384 78,961
Burial plot......................... 63,522 65,355 67,034
Service-connected death............. 13,019 13,355 13,811
Burial flags........................ 483,564 493,854 498,296
Headstone markers................... 341,033 338,000 341,000
Graveliners......................... 55,742 47,803 47,564
Preplaced crypts.................... 15,618 48,532 81,000
Burial Administration
For operating expenses for burial benefits, for administrative
expenses of the National Cemetery Administration, and for cemeterial
expenses, including purchase of three passenger motor vehicles,
$274,377,000; of which no more than $32,000,000, to remain available
until expended, is for grants to aid States in establishing, expanding,
or improving State veterans cemeteries, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2408;
and of which no more than $81,000,000 for construction.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
02.01 Administrative expenses........... 143 157 161
02.02 Construction, major projects...... 17 86 56
02.03 Construction, minor projects...... 19 31 25
02.04 Grants to states.................. 27 32 20
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 206 306 262
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 127 175 134
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 254 265 274
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 381 440 408
23.95 Total new obligations............. -206 -306 -262
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 175 134 146
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 256 267 274
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to P.L. 108-7 -2
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to H.R. 2673. -2
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 254 265 274
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 131 129 197
73.10 Total new obligations............. 206 306 262
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -206 -238 -248
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -1
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 129 197 211
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 142 146 151
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 64 92 97
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 206 238 248
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 254 265 274
90.00 Outlays........................... 206 238 248
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This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and support
to VA's Burial business line and for four related programs managed by
the National Cemetery Administration including: (1) burying eligible
veterans and family members in national cemeteries and maintaining the
graves and their environs as national shrines; (2) providing aid to
States in establishing, expanding, or improving State veterans
cemeteries; (3) providing headstones and markers for the graves of
eligible persons in national, state, and private cemeteries; and (4)
providing presidential memorial certificates to family and friends of
deceased veterans, recognizing the veteran's contribution and service to
the Nation. Additionally, funding is provided for capital asset
investments.
Specific performance goals relating to the Burial business line are
contained in VA's congressional budget. The mission of the National
Cemetery Administration is to honor veterans with a final resting place
and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The
National Cemetery Administration's vision is to provide a lasting
tribute to our Nation's veterans by being mission-driven, results-
oriented, and customer-focused. The National Cemetery Administration
also reflects budget information for the National Cemetery Gift Fund.
Through this Trust Fund, the Secretary is authorized to accept gifts and
bequests which are made for the purpose of beautifying national
cemeteries or are determined to be beneficial to such cemeteries, or are
made for the purpose of the operation, maintenance, or improvement of
the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 57 71 74
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 8 10 10
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11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 65 81 84
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 17 21 23
13.0 Benefits for former personnel..... 2 2 2
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 2 2 3
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 5 5 6
25.2 Other services.................... 39 28 26
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 7 7 7
31.0 Equipment......................... 5 8 8
32.0 Land and structures............... 36 117 81
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 26 33 20
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 206 306 262
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 1,655 1,762 1,779
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Public enterprise funds:
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Capital investment................ 12 12 12
09.02 Death Claims...................... 48 50 54
09.03 All Other......................... 7 7 8
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 67 69 74
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 15 9 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 61 63 76
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 76 72 79
23.95 Total new obligations............. -67 -69 -74
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 9 3 5
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 61 63 76
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 8 9 7
73.10 Total new obligations............. 67 69 74
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -67 -70 -73
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 9 7 7
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 60 61 66
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 7 9 7
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 67 70 73
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources: Insurance
account..................... -20 -22 -31
88.40 Interest on loans............. -3 -3 -3
88.40 Insurance premiums earned..... -25 -26 -30
88.40 Repayments of loans........... -12 -12 -12
88.40 Other income.................. -1
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -61 -63 -76
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 6 7 -3
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This fund finances the payment of claims on nonparticipating life
insurance policies issued and currently is open for new issues to
veterans having service-connected disabilities. The program provides
insurance coverage for service-disabled veterans at standard rates.
Operating costs--
Death claims.--Represents payments to designated beneficiaries.
All other.--Represents payments to policyholders who surrender
their policies for their cash value and hold endowment policies
which have matured.
Capital investment.--A policyholder may borrow up to 94 percent of
the value of his policy.
The trend in the number and amount of policies in force is indicated
in the following table.
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Number of policies.................. 154,537 159,273 163,014
Insurance in force (dollars in
millions)........................... $1,484 $1,537 $1,574
Financing.--Operations are financed from premiums and other
receipts. Additional funds are received by transfer from
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the veterans' insurance and indemnities appropriation, instead of direct
appropriations to this fund.
Operating results and financial condition.--Since premium and other
receipts are insufficient to cover operations, the fund continues to
project liabilities in excess of assets. The deficit is expected to
reach an estimated $552 million by September 30, 2005.
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33.0 Investments and loans............. 12 12 12
42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities.. 55 57 62
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99.0 Reimbursable obligations...... 67 69 74
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 67 69 74
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Veterans Reopened Insurance Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Death claims...................... 37 39 39
09.02 Dividends......................... 17 15 13
09.03 All other......................... 8 7 7
09.04 Capital investment: policy loans.. 3 4 4
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 65 65 63
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 426 409 390
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 49 45 41
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 475 454 431
23.95 Total new obligations............. -65 -65 -63
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 409 390 368
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 49 45 41
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 50 51 53
73.10 Total new obligations............. 65 65 63
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -63 -63 -62
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 51 53 53
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 48 45 41
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 15 18 21
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 63 63 62
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.20 Interest on Federal securities -32 -30 -27
88.40 Interest on loans............. -1 -1 -1
88.40 Insurance premiums earned..... -10 -9 -8
88.40 Repayments of loans........... -6 -5 -5
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -49 -45 -41
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 15 18 21
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 475 460 442
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 460 442 421
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Note.--The Department of Veterans Affairs insurance policy loans are
not an extension of Federal credit. Credit schedules previously shown
for this account have been discontinued.
This fund pays claims and administrative costs on participating life
insurance policies issued during the period May 1, 1965, through May 2,
1966, under three life insurance programs: (1) service-disabled standard
insurance; (2) service-disabled rated insurance; and (3) nonservice
disabled insur- ance availing disabled World War II and Korean conflict
veterans an opportunity to acquire life insurance coverage who were no
longer eligible for other Government insurance.
Budget program--
Death claims.--Represents payments to designated beneficiaries.
Dividends.--Policyholders participate in the distribution of
annual dividends.
All other.--This represents resources for the administrative
costs of processing claims and maintaining the accounts, and to
those policyholders who: (a) surrender their policies for cash
value; (b) hold endowment policies which have matured; and (c) have
purchased total disability income coverage and subsequently become
disabled.
Policy loans made.--A policyholder may borrow up to 94 percent
of the cash value of his policy at an interest rate adjusted to
reflect private sector borrowing costs.
The following table reflects the decrease in the number of
policies and the amount of insurance in force:
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Number of policies................ 62,696 57,731 52,764
Insurance in force (dollars in
millions)....................... $556 $521 $484
Financing.--Operations are financed from premiums collected from
policyholders and interest on investments. Excess earnings of the fund
are now distributed to the policyholders in the form of an annual
dividend.
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33.0 Investments and loans............. 4 4 4
42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities.. 40 42 42
43.0 Interest and dividends............ 21 19 17
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 65 65 63
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Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Fund
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Premium payments.................. 647 531 530
09.02 Payments to carrier............... 18
09.03 Payment to GOE.................... 1 -4 1
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10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 41.0)................... 648 545 531
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 648 545 531
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 649 545 531
23.95 Total new obligations............. -648 -545 -531
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 648 545 531
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 5 9 4
73.10 Total new obligations............. 648 545 531
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -643 -550 -531
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 9 4 4
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 638 545 527
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 5 5 4
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 643 550 531
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources:
Withholdings from serviceman's
pay........................... -648 -545 -531
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1
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90.00 Outlays........................... -3 5
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 5 9 4
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 9 4 4
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This fund finances the payment of group life insurance premiums to
private insurance companies under the Servicemembers' Group Life
Insurance Act of 1965, as amended.
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41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 648 545 531
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99.0 Reimbursable obligations...... 648 545 531
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Credit accounts:
Housing Program Account
(including transfer of funds)
For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, such sums as may be
necessary to carry out the program, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter
37, subchapters I through III, as amended: Provided, That such costs,
including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in
section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended:
Provided further, That during 2005, not to exceed $500,000 in gross
obligations for direct loans for specially adapted housing loans, 38
U.S.C. 3711(i): Provided further, That no new Native American housing
loans in excess of $30,000,000 may be made in 2005, including interest
rate refinancing, 38 U.S.C. 3762(h).
For the cost of the benefits authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2101, such sums
as may be necessary.
For operating expenses associated with the housing program, as
authorized by 38 U.S.C., chapters 21 and 37, $157,149,000 to carry out
the grant program and the direct and guaranteed loan programs, of which
$4,746,000 may be transferred to and merged with the appropriation,
``General Administration'', and of which no more than $1,753,000 is
available for construction: Provided, That of the amount provided for
housing operating expenses, (1) $750,000 is for administering the
Transitional Housing program as authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 20,
subchapter VI; and (2) $571,000 is for administering the Native American
housing program as authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, subchapter V, as
amended.
[For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, such sums as may be
necessary to carry out the program, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter
37, as amended: Provided, That such costs, including the cost of
modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended: Provided further, That
during fiscal year 2004, within the resources available, not to exceed
$300,000 in gross obligations for direct loans are authorized for
specially adapted housing loans.]
[In addition, for administrative expenses to carry out the direct
and guaranteed loan programs, $154,850,000, which may be transferred to
and merged with the appropriation for ``General operating expenses''.]
[native american veteran housing loan program account]
[(including transfer of funds)]
[For administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program
authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, subchapter V, as amended, $571,000,
which may be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for
``General operating expenses'': Provided, That no new loans in excess of
$50,000,000 may be made in fiscal year 2004.]
[guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans program
account]
[For the administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed
transitional housing loan program authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37,
subchapter VI, not to exceed $600,000 of the amounts appropriated by
this Act for ``General operating expenses'' and ``Medical services'' may
be expended.] (Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill,
FY 2004.)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct loan subsidy............... 13 10
00.02 Guaranteed loan subsidy........... 547 275 44
00.05 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 277 1
00.06 Interest on reestimates of the
direct loan subsidy............. 229
00.07 Reestimates of guaranteed loan
subsidy......................... 217
00.08 Interest on reestimates of the
guaranteed loan subsidy......... 27
00.09 Administrative expenses........... 168 155 155
00.10 Specialty Adapted Housing Grant
Program......................... 21 30 31
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00.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal (1 level)............ 1,488 474 240
01.12 Construction, minor projects...... 1 2 2
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 1,489 476 242
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 51 52 42
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1,489 466 232
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1,540 518 274
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1,489 -476 -242
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 52 42 32
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 171 158 157
40.35 Appropriation reduced pursuant
to P.L. 108-7................. -1
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to H.R. 2673. -1
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 170 157 157
Mandatory:
60.00 Appropriation................... 568 308 75
60.20 Appropriation (special fund).... 751 1
--------- --------- ----------
62.50 Appropriation (total
mandatory).................. 1,319 309 75
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 1,489 466 232
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 32 49 41
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1,489 476 242
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1,471 -484 -238
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 49 41 45
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 136 131 131
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 30 25 22
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 1,305 309 75
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 19 10
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 1,471 484 238
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1,489 466 232
90.00 Outlays........................... 1,471 484 238
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Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in
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Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy
budget authority:
115001Acquired and Vendee Loans......... 555 1,090 1,692
115002Native American Direct Loan Levels 11 25 3
115003Transitional Housing Direct Loan
Levels.......................... 20 20
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115901Total direct loan levels.......... 566 1,135 1,715
Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
132001Acquired and Vendee Loans......... -1.39 -1.36 -5.12
132002Native American Direct Loan Levels -8.96 0.28 -7.75
132003Transitional Housing Direct Loan
Levels.......................... 0.00 48.25 48.25
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132901Weighted average subsidy rate..... -1.54 -0.44 -4.49
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Direct loan subsidy budget authority:
133001Acquired and Vendee Loans......... -7 -15 -87
133002Native American Direct Loan Levels
133003Transitional Housing Direct Loan
Levels.......................... 10 10
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133901Total subsidy budget authority.... -7 -5 -77
Direct loan subsidy outlays:
134001Acquired and Vendee Loans......... -7 -15 -87
134002Native American Direct Loan Levels
134003Transitional Housing Direct Loan
Levels.......................... 5 10
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134901Total subsidy outlays............. -7 -10 -77
Direct loan upward reestimate subsidy budget
authority:
135001Acquired and Vendee Loans......... 506
135002Native American Direct Loan Levels 1
--------- --------- ----------
135901Total upward reestimate budget
authority....................... 506 1
Direct loan downward reestimate subsidy budget
authority:
137001Acquired and Vendee Loans......... -307 -222
137002Native American Direct Loan Levels -4 -1
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137901Total downward reestimate budget
authority....................... -311 -223
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Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy
budget authority:
215001Veterans Housing Benefit Program.. 65,791 46,591 40,642
215002Guaranteed Loan Sale Securities... 283 721 1,187
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215901Total loan guarantee levels....... 66,074 47,312 41,829
Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent):
232001Veterans Housing Benefit Program.. 0.81 0.50 -0.32
232002Guaranteed Loan Sale Securities... 5.06 5.65 3.69
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232901Weighted average subsidy rate..... 0.83 0.58 -0.21
Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority:
233001Veterans Housing Benefit Program.. 533 234 -130
233002Guaranteed Loan Sale Securities... 14 41 44
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233901Total subsidy budget authority.... 547 275 -86
Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays:
234001Veterans Housing Benefit Program.. 519 249 -130
234002Guaranteed Loan Sale Securities... 14 41 44
--------- --------- ----------
234901Total subsidy outlays............. 533 290 -86
Guaranteed loan upward reestimate subsidy
budget authority:
235001Veterans Housing Benefit Program.. 184
235002Guaranteed Loan Sale Securities... 61
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235901Total upward reestimate budget
authority....................... 245
Guaranteed loan downward reestimate subsidy
budget authority:
237001Veterans Housing Benefit Program.. -354 -1,930
237002Guaranteed Loan Sale Securities... -214 -159
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237901Total downward reestimate subsidy
budget authority................ -568 -2,089
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Administrative expense data:
351001Budget authority.................. 170 157 157
359001Outlays from new authority........ 166 157 155
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As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account
records, for these programs, the subsidy costs associated with the
direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond,
(including modifications of direct loans or loan guarantees that
resulted from obligations or commitments in any year), as well as for
the administrative expenses of these programs. The subsidy amounts are
estimated on a net present value basis.
Veterans housing benefit program fund program account.--The Federal
guaranty for this program protects lenders against the following types
of losses: (a) for loans of $45,000 or less, 50 percent of the loan is
guaranteed; (b) for loans greater than $45,000, but not more than
$56,250, $22,500; (c) for loans more than $56,250, but less than
$144,000, the lesser of $36,000 or 40 percent of the loan; or (d) for
loans greater than $144,000, the lesser of $60,000 or 25 percent of the
loan. Direct loans include foreclosed guaranteed loans in the inventory
that are sold with vendee financing which was reinstated during fiscal
year 2004.
Native American veterans housing loan program account.--The Native
American Veterans Housing Loan program provides direct loans to veterans
living on trust lands under 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, section 3761. These
loans are available to purchase, construct or improve homes to be
occupied as the veteran's residence. The principal amount of a loan
under this authority is generally limited to $80,000, except in areas
where housing costs are significantly higher than average costs
nationwide. This is a pilot program that began in 1993 and is authorized
through December 31, 2005.
Guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans program
account.--Public Law 105-368, the ``Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of
1998,'' established a pilot project designed to expand the supply of
transitional housing for homeless veterans and to guarantee up to 15
investment loans with a maximum aggregate value of $100 million. The
project must enforce sobriety standards and provide a wide range of
supportive services such as counseling for substance abuse and job
readiness skills. Residents will be required to pay a reasonable fee.
Specially adapted housing grants.--Specially adapted housing grants,
up to a maximum of $50,000, are provided to certain severely disabled
veterans. Veterans who suffer service-connected blindness or who have
lost the use of both upper extremities can receive up to $10,000. The
following table shows caseload for this program. Specific performance
goals are contained in VA's congressional budget.
Legislation is proposed to change eligibility for use of the
veterans housing benefit loan program. Service members who separate
after the legislation is passed will be limited to one-time use. Five
years after enactment, current veterans would be limited to one-time use
of the loan program. Active duty military personnel will retain the
ability to use the benefit as many times as needed. There are no costs
associated with this proposal in 2005. Ten year costs are projected to
be $91 million.
CASELOAD AND AVERAGE COST DATA
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Housing grants:
Number of housing grants.......... 515 615 615
Average cost per grant............ $40,781 $49,500 $50,000
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Total cost (in millions)...... $21 $30 $31
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This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and
operational support to VA's housing business line. Additionally, funding
is provided for capital asset investments.
The Housing program facilitates the extension of private capital, on
more liberal terms than generally available to nonveterans, to: assist
veterans and servicepersons in obtaining housing credits; provide grants
to aid permanently and totally disabled veterans in acquiring specially
adapted housing; and assist veterans in retaining their homes during
periods of temporary economic difficulty through intensive supplemental
mortgage loan servicing.
WORKLOAD
[In thousands]
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Construction and valuation........ 244 230 230
Loan processing................... 922 730 725
Loan service and claims........... 335 340 355
Property management............... 36 38 39
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 62 66 63
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 9 10 11
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11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 71 76 74
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 19 21 21
21.0 Employee travel................... 3 2 3
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22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 9 8 9
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 5 5 5
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 55 39 38
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment......................... 3 1 2
32.0 Land and structures............... 1 2 2
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 1,319 319 84
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 1,489 476 242
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 1,404 1,390 1,281
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Housing Program Account
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
In order to refocus VA's housing loan program toward its original
intent of serving as a readjustment benefit from military to civilian
life, the Administration will be transmitting legislation that would
limit eligibility for veterans' housing loans to one-time use--in lieu
of the lifetime multi-use entitlement it has become. For those who are
already veterans upon enactment of this bill, the proposal allows
unlimited usage for the next five years, and then only once thereafter.
The proposal would not limit use by active duty members, and would
become immediately effective after passage of legislation for newly
separating servicepersons. This proposal is estimated to cost $91
million over ten years, and affects the Direct Loan Financing,
Guaranteed Loan Financing, Negative Subsidy and Housing Program Accounts
beginning in 2010.
Housing Direct Loan Financing Account
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct loans...................... 555 1,090 1,692
00.02 Interest on Treasury borrowing.... 245 188 208
00.03 Property sales expense............ 4 3 3
00.04 Property management/other expense. 9 6 5
00.05 Property improvement expense...... 2 2 2
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00.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal (1 level)............ 815 1,289 1,910
08.01 Payment of negative subsidy to
receipt account................. 8 18 87
08.02 Payment of downward reestimate to
receipt account................. 260 178
08.04 Payment of excess interest earned
to receipt account.............. 47 43
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08.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal (1 level)............ 315 239 87
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 1,131 1,528 1,997
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 227 220
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 1,125 1,307 1,996
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1,352 1,527 1,996
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1,131 -1,528 -1,997
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 220
New financing authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
67.10 Authority to borrow............. 1,322 1,091 1,692
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)..... 1,298 1,116 1,641
69.47 Portion applied to repay debt..... -1,495 -900 -1,337
--------- --------- ----------
69.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections (total
mandatory).................... -197 216 304
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new financing authority
(gross)....................... 1,125 1,307 1,996
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 78 78 106
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1,131 1,528 1,997
73.20 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... -1,130 -1,501 -1,964
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 78 106 138
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... 1,130 1,501 1,964
Offsets:
Against gross financing authority and
financing disbursements:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources:Payments from
program account............. -506 -3
88.00 Transfer of loan sales from
LSSA........................ -283 -721 -1,186
88.00 Reimbursements from DLFA...... -23 -3 -3
88.25 Interest on uninvested funds.. -88
Non-Federal sources:
88.40 Repayments of principal..... -244 -249 -288
88.40 Interest received on loans.. -94 -96 -111
88.40 Fees........................ -9 -15 -26
88.40 Cash sale of properties..... -49 -29 -27
88.40 Other....................... -2
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -1,298 -1,116 -1,641
Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... -173 191 355
90.00 Financing disbursements........... -167 384 323
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Position with respect to appropriations act
limitation on obligations:
1111 Limitation on direct loans........
1131 Direct loan obligations exempt
from limitation................. 555 1,090 1,692
--------- --------- ----------
1150 Total direct loan obligations... 555 1,090 1,692
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Cumulative balance of direct loans
outstanding:
1210 Outstanding, start of year........ 1,601 1,567 1,682
1231 Disbursements: Direct loan
disbursements................... 555 1,090 1,692
Repayments:
1251 Repayments and prepayments...... -244 -249 -288
1253 Proceeds from loan asset sales
to the public with recourse... -283 -721 -1,187
Write-offs for default:
1263 Direct loans.................... -5 -5 -5
1264 Other adjustments, net.......... -57
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1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 1,567 1,682 1,894
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As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-
budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government
resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including
modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any
year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not
included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101 Fund balances with Treasury..... 305 299
Investments in US securities:
1106 Receivables, net.............. 506
Net value of assets related to
post-1991 direct loans
receivable:
1401 Direct loans receivable, gross.. 1,601 1,567
1402 Interest receivable............. 48 29
1403 Accounts receivable from
foreclosed property........... 1
1404 Foreclosed property............. 64
1405 Other assets.................... 847 1,216
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1499 Net present value of assets
related to direct loans..... 2,561 2,812
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 3,372 3,111
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2101 Accounts payable................
2103 Debt............................ 2,984 2,811
2104 Resources payable to Treasury... 300
2105 Other........................... 388
2204 Non-Federal liabilities:
Liabilities for loan guarantees.
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 3,372 3,111
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 3,372 3,111
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Note: Consistent with Government-wide practice, information for 2004
and 2005 was not required to be collected.
Housing Direct Loan Financing Account
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
In order to refocus VA's housing loan program toward its original
intent of serving as a readjustment benefit from military to civilian
life, the Administration will be transmitting legislation that would
limit eligibility for veterans' housing loans to one-time use--in lieu
of the lifetime multi-use entitlement it has become. For those who are
already veterans upon enactment of this bill, the proposal allows
unlimited usage for the next five years, and then only once thereafter.
The proposal would not limit use by active duty members, and would
become immediately effective after passage of legislation for newly
separating servicepersons. This proposal is estimated to cost $91
million over ten years, and affects the Direct Loan Financing,
Guaranteed Loan Financing, Negative Subsidy and Housing Program Accounts
beginning in 2010.
Housing Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Acquisition of homes.............. 1,020 2,543 2,647
00.02 Losses on defaulted loans......... 291 299 299
00.03 Interest on Treasury borrowing.... 1
00.04 Reimburse DLFA for loan sales..... 283 721 1,187
00.05 Payment to trustee reserve........ 14 38 39
00.06 Reimburse Liquidating for
subordination certificate....... 25
00.07 Loan Sale Closing Costs........... 1 1 2
00.09 Property sales expense............ 73 154 160
00.10 Property management expense....... 49 104 108
00.11 Property improvement expense...... 27 59 61
00.12 Loans acquired.................... 158 275 309
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal (1 level)............ 1,943 4,194 4,812
08.01 Payment of negative subsidy to
receipt account................. 130
08.02 Payment of downward reestimate to
receipt account................. 401 1,547
08.04 Payment of excess interest to
receipt account................. 166 542
--------- --------- ----------
08.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal (1 level)............ 568 2,089 130
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 2,510 6,283 4,942
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 5,088 5,912 4,193
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 3,334 4,564 4,789
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 8,422 10,476 8,982
23.95 Total new obligations............. -2,510 -6,283 -4,942
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 5,912 4,193 4,040
New financing authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 3,316 4,550 4,789
69.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 37 14
69.26 From offsetting collections
(unavailable balances)........ -14
69.47 Portion applied to repay debt... -5
--------- --------- ----------
69.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total mandatory)........... 3,334 4,564 4,789
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 25 -3 41
73.10 Total new obligations............. 2,510 6,283 4,942
73.20 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... -2,500 -6,225 -4,958
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -37 -14
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... -3 41 25
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... 2,500 6,225 4,958
Offsets:
Against gross financing authority and
financing disbursements:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
Federal sources:
88.00 Payments from program
account................... -778 -290 -44
88.00 Recoveries from DLFA........ -504 -1,614 -1,674
88.25 Interest on uninvested funds.. -315 -267 -237
Non-Federal sources:
88.40 Funding fees................ -639 -775 -708
88.40 Cash sale of properties..... -782 -837 -899
88.40 Refunds from Trust.......... -19 -26 -24
88.40 Redemption of properties and
other..................... -2
88.45 Loan sale proceeds............ -277 -741 -1,203
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -3,316 -4,550 -4,789
Against gross financing authority only:
88.95 Change in receivables from
program accounts.............. -37 -14
Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... -19
90.00 Financing disbursements........... -816 1,675 169
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Position with respect to appropriations act
limitation on commitments:
2111 Limitation on guaranteed loans
made by private lenders.........
2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt
from limitation................. 65,791 46,591 40,642
2132 Guaranteed loan commitments for
loan asset sales with recourse.. 283 721 1,187
--------- --------- ----------
2150 Total guaranteed loan
commitments................... 66,074 47,312 41,829
2199 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loan commitments................ 21,398 15,841 14,364
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 257,828 318,222 358,671
2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed
loans........................... 65,791 46,591 40,642
2232 Guarantees of loans sold to the
public with recourse............ 283 721 1,187
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -4,211 -3,707 -3,963
Adjustments:
2261 Terminations for default that
result in loans receivable.... -289 -297 -297
2262 Terminations for default that
result in acquisition of
property...................... -1,020 -2,543 -2,646
2263 Terminations for default that
result in claim payments...... -2 -41 -41
2264 Other adjustments, net.......... -158 -275 -308
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 318,222 358,671 393,245
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 107,889 121,320 133,183
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Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed
loans that result in loans receivable:
2310 Outstanding, start of year...... 872 841 1,006
2331 Disbursements for guaranteed
loan claims................... 289 297 297
2351 Repayments of loans receivable.. -54 -52 -62
2361 Write-offs of loans receivable.. -82 -80 -92
2364 Other adjustments, net.......... -184
--------- --------- ----------
2390 Outstanding, end of year...... 841 1,006 1,149
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As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-
budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government
resulting from loan guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond, including
modifications of guaranteed loans that resulted from commitments in any
year, and from the guarantee of loans sold through the securitization
programs. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are
not included in the budget totals.
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101 Fund balances with Treasury..... 5,113 5,947
Investments in US securities:
1106 Receivables, net.............. 255 87
Net value of assets related to
post-1991 acquired defaulted
guaranteed loans receivable:
1501 Defaulted guaranteed loans
receivable, gross............. 872 841
1502 Interest receivable.............
1504 Accounts receivable from
foreclosed property........... 9 5
1505 Other assets.................... 34 35
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1599 Net present value of assets
related to defaulted
guaranteed loans............ 915 881
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 6,283 6,915
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2101 Federal liabilities: Debt....... 19 14
2105 Other liabilities............... 410 27
Non-Federal liabilities:
2201 Accounts payable................ 14 2,118
2204 Non-federal liabilities......... 5,840 4,756
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 6,283 6,915
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 6,283 6,915
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Note: Consistent with Government-wide practice, information for 2004
and 2005 was not required to be collected.
Housing Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
In order to refocus VA's housing loan program toward its original
intent of serving as a readjustment benefit from military to civilian
life, the Administration will be transmitting legislation that would
limit eligibility for veterans' housing loans to one-time use--in lieu
of the lifetime multi-use entitlement it has become. For those who are
already veterans upon enactment of this bill, the proposal allows
unlimited usage for the next five years, and then only once thereafter.
The proposal would not limit use by active duty members, and would
become immediately effective after passage of legislation for newly
separating servicepersons. This proposal is estimated to cost $91
million over ten years, and affects the Direct Loan Financing,
Guaranteed Loan Financing, Negative Subsidy and Housing Program Accounts
beginning in 2010.
Housing Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Capital investments:
00.01 Acquisition of homes............ 28 25 21
00.02 Property improvements........... 2 2 2
00.04 Acquisition of defaulted
guaranteed loans.............. 7 4 4
00.05 Repurchase of loans sold........ 4 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total capital investments..... 41 34 30
--------- --------- ----------
01.00 Total capital investments....... 41 34 30
Operating expenses:
01.02 Property management expense..... 6 6 5
01.03 Sales expense................... 5 5 4
01.04 Claims processed................ 8 7
--------- --------- ----------
01.91 Total operating expenses...... 11 19 16
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 33.0)................... 53 53 46
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 26 28
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 81 53 46
22.40 Capital transfer to general fund.. -26 -28
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 81 53 46
23.95 Total new obligations............. -53 -53 -46
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 28
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 116 106 89
69.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 25
69.27 Capital transfer to general fund -60 -53 -43
--------- --------- ----------
69.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total mandatory)........... 81 53 46
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 4 -23
73.10 Total new obligations............. 53 53 46
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -55 -30 -46
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -25
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... -23
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 55 8 46
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 22
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 55 30 46
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources: Payments from
direct loan financing
account..................... -23 -10 -15
Non-Federal sources:
88.40 Loan and other repayments... -29 -28 -21
88.40 Sale of homes, cash......... -40 -42 -31
88.40 Interest on loans........... -20 -18 -16
88.40 Collection of claims........
88.40 Other revenues.............. -4 -8 -6
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -116 -106 -89
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -25
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -60 -53 -43
90.00 Outlays........................... -61 -76 -43
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Cumulative balance of direct loans
outstanding:
1210 Outstanding, start of year........ 149 113 80
1232 Disbursements: Purchase of loans
assets from the public.......... 4 3 3
1251 Repayments: Repayments and
prepayments..................... -29 -28 -21
Write-offs for default:
1263 Direct loans.................... -10 -8 -6
1264 Other adjustments, net.......... -1
--------- --------- ----------
1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 113 80 56
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 6,704 4,908 3,582
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -1,762 -1,290 -941
Adjustments:
2261 Terminations for default that
result in loans receivable.... -6 -4 -4
2262 Terminations for default that
result in acquisition of
property...................... -28 -24 -21
2263 Terminations for default that
result in claim payments...... -8 -7
2264 Other adjustments, net..........
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 4,908 3,582 2,609
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 2,220 1,621 1,180
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Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed
loans that result in loans receivable:
2310 Outstanding, start of year...... 282 284 285
2331 Disbursements for guaranteed
loan claims................... 7 4 4
2361 Write-offs of loans receivable.. -5 -3 -3
2364 Other adjustments, net..........
--------- --------- ----------
2390 Outstanding, end of year...... 284 285 286
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101 Fund balances with Treasury..... 29 5
Investments in US securities:
1106 Receivables, net.............. 6 27
1201 Non-Federal assets: Investments in
non-Federal securities, net..... 203 191
Net value of assets related to
post-1991 direct loans
receivable:
1401 Direct loans receivable, gross.. 149 184
1402 Interest receivable............. 92 5
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1499 Net present value of assets
related to direct loans..... 241 189
1901 Other Federal assets: Other assets -3
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 476 412
LIABILITIES:
2103 Federal liabilities: Debt......... 466 405
2207 Non-Federal liabilities: Other.... 10 7
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 476 412
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 476 412
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Note: Consistent with Government-wide practice, information for 2004
and 2005 was not required to be collected.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account
records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct
loans obligated and loan guarantees committed prior to 1992. All new
activity in this program in 1992 and beyond is recorded in the
corresponding program and financing accounts.
Native American and Transitional Housing Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct loans...................... 10 45 23
00.03 Interest on Treasury borrowing.... 2 2 3
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal...................... 12 47 26
08.02 Payment of downward reestimate to
receipt account................. 3 1
08.04 Payment of excess interest earned
to receipt account.............. 1
--------- --------- ----------
08.91 Direct Program by Activities--
Subtotal (1 level)............ 4 1
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 16 48 26
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 2
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 15 49 26
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 17 49 26
23.95 Total new obligations............. -16 -48 -26
New financing authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
67.10 Authority to borrow............. 9 41 13
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
Discretionary:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 11 12 17
68.47 Portion applied to repay debt. -5 -4 -4
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)..... 6 8 13
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new financing authority
(gross)....................... 15 49 26
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 5
73.10 Total new obligations............. 16 48 26
73.20 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... -15 -44 -26
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 5 5
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... 15 44 26
Offsets:
Against gross financing authority and
financing disbursements:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources:
Reimbursements from NADL.... -8 -6 -10
88.25 Interest on uninvested funds.. -1
88.40 Non-federal sources--
Repayments and prepayments
of principal................ -1 -2 -3
88.40 Non-Federal sources--Interest
received on loans........... -1 -4 -6
88.40 Cash sale of property......... 2
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -11 -12 -17
Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... 4 37 9
90.00 Financing disbursements........... 5 32 9
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Position with respect to appropriations act
limitation on obligations:
1111 Limitation on direct loans........ 50 30
1121 Limitation available from carry-
forward......................... 100 100 80
1131 Direct loan obligations exempt
from limitation................. 10
1142 Unobligated direct loan limitation
(-)............................. -25 -27
1143 Unobligated limitation carried
forward (P.L. 105-368).......... -100 -80 -60
--------- --------- ----------
1150 Total direct loan obligations... 20 20
--------- --------- ----------
1150 Total direct loan obligations... 10 25 3
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Cumulative balance of direct loans
outstanding:
1210 Outstanding, start of year........ 18 25 58
Disbursements:
1231 Direct loan disbursements....... 10 20
1231 Direct loan disbursements....... 10 25 3
Repayments:
1251 Repayments and prepayments......
1251 Repayments and prepayments...... -1 -2 -3
1264 Write-offs for default: Other
adjustments, net................ -2
--------- --------- ----------
1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 25 58 78
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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ASSETS:
Federal assets:
Investments in US securities:
1106 Receivables, net.............. 1
1107 Advances and prepayments...... 2
Net value of assets related to
post-1991 direct loans
receivable:
1401 Direct loans receivable, gross.. 18 25
1402 Interest receivable............. 5
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1499 Net present value of assets
related to direct loans..... 23 25
1901 Other Federal assets: Other assets 1
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 25 27
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2101 Accounts payable................ 1
2103 Federal liabilities debt........ 21 25
2105 Other liabilities............... 4 1
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 25 27
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 25 27
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Note: Consistent with Government-wide practice, information for 2004
and 2005 was not required to be collected.
This account contains information on the Native American Veterans
Housing Loan program and the Guaranteed Transitional Housing Loans for
Homeless Veterans program. The Transitional Housing loans are 100%
guaranteed and use the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) as the lending
institution. For
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budget purposes, all FFB loans shall be treated as direct loans.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-
budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government
resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including
modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any
year). The amounts in the account are means of financing and are not
included in the budget totals.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Direct Loan Financing Account
[(including transfer of funds)]
[For the cost of direct loans, $1,000, as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
3698, as amended: Provided, That such costs, including the cost of
modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended: Provided further, That
these funds are available to subsidize gross obligations for the
principal amount of direct loans not to exceed $3,400.]
[In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the
direct loan program, $70,000, which may be transferred to and merged
with the appropriation for ``General operating expenses''.] (Division G,
H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct loans...................... 3 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 3 4 4
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 4
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 6 4 4
22.60 Portion applied to repay debt..... -4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 6 4 4
23.95 Total new obligations............. -3 -4 -4
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 4
New financing authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
67.10 Authority to borrow (indefinite) 3 4 4
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
Discretionary:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 3 4 4
68.47 Portion applied to repay debt. -4 -4
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)..... 3
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new financing authority
(gross)....................... 6 4 4
Change in obligated balances:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 3 4 4
73.20 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... -3 -4 -4
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... 3 4 4
Offsets:
Against gross financing authority and
financing disbursements:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Repayments and
prepayments of principal...... -3 -4 -4
Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... 3
90.00 Financing disbursements...........
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Position with respect to appropriations act
limitation on obligations:
1111 Limitation on direct loans........ 3 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
1150 Total direct loan obligations... 3 4 4
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Cumulative balance of direct loans
outstanding:
1210 Outstanding, start of year........ 1 1 1
1231 Disbursements: Direct loan
disbursements................... 3 4 4
1251 Repayments: Repayments and
prepayments (-)................. -3 -4 -4
--------- --------- ----------
1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 1 1 1
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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ASSETS:
Investments in US securities:
1106 Federal assets: Fund assets:
Fund Balance with Treasury.... 4
Net value of assets related to
post-1991 direct loans
receivable:
1401 Direct loans receivable, gross.. 1 1
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1499 Net present value of assets
related to direct loans..... 1 1
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 1 5
LIABILITIES:
2103 Federal liabilities: Debt......... 1 5
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2999 Total liabilities............... 1 5
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4999 Total liabilities and net position 1 5
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Note: Consistent with Government-wide practice, information for 2004
and 2005 was not required to be collected.
This account contains information on the Vocational Rehabilitation
loan program. The Education Loan Program is no longer authorized
pursuant to P.L. 108-183, effective December 16, 2003.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-
budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government
resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including
modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any
year). The amounts in the account are a means of financing and are not
included in the budget totals.
Trust Funds
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account
Unavailable Receipts (in millions of dollars)
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01.99 Balance, start of year............ 1 1
Receipts:
02.20 Deductions from military pay,
Post-Vietnam era veterans
educatio........................ 1 1 1
02.40 Contributions, Post-Vietnam era
veterans education account...... 1 1
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02.99 Total receipts and collections.. 2 2 1
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04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 2 3 2
Appropriations:
05.00 Post-Vietnam era veterans
education account............... -1 -2 -2
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07.99 Balance, end of year.............. 1 1
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Payment to post-Vietnam era
trainees........................ 1 2 2
00.03 Participant disenrollments........ 3 9 3
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 4 11 5
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 79 76 67
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1 2 2
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 80 78 69
23.95 Total new obligations............. -4 -11 -5
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 76 67 64
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.26 Appropriation (trust fund)...... 1 2 2
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 1 1 2
73.10 Total new obligations............. 4 11 5
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -4 -10 -6
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 1 2 2
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 1 2 2
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 3 8 4
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 4 10 6
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1 2 2
90.00 Outlays........................... 5 10 6
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This account consists of voluntary contributions by eligible
servicepersons and matching contributions provided by the Department of
Defense. The fund provides educational assistance payments to
participants who entered the service after December 31, 1976, and are
pursuing training under chapter 32, title 38, U.S.C. Section 901 is a
non-contributory program with educational assistance provided by the
Department of Defense. Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986,
closed the program permanently for new enrollments effective March 31,
1987. Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000, provides qualified
participants in this program another opportunity (through October 31,
2001) to convert to the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
program (Montgomery GI Bill). The estimated activity in the fund
follows:
CONTRIBUTIONS, PARTICIPANTS, DISENROLLMENTS, REFUNDS AND TRAINEES
[In millions of dollars]
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Total budget authority.............. $1 $2 $2
Servicepersons contributions...... $1 $1 $0
Transferred from Department of
Defense (bonus)................. $1 $1 $1
Transferred from Department of
Defense (matching).............. $0 $1 $1
Transferred from Department of
Defense (section 901)........... $0 $0 $0
Total participants (end of year).... 199,158 198,658 198,046
Total contributors (end of year).... 552 700 488
Average contribution per contributor
(actual dollars).................... $1,288 $923 $989
Number of disenrollments............ 3,530 1,200 400
Total refunds....................... $3 $9 $3
Total trainees...................... 740 880 700
Total trainee cost.................. $1 $2 $2
Average cost per trainee (actual
dollars)............................ $1,584 $2,273 $2,757
Section 901 trainees................ 28 20 24
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41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 1 2 2
44.0 Refunds........................... 3 9 3
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 4 11 5
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National Service Life Insurance Fund
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01.99 Balance, start of year............ 10,027 9,795 9,487
Receipts:
02.20 NSLI fund, Premium and other
receipts........................ 176 166 156
02.40 NSLI fund, Interest............... 783 735 683
02.41 NSLI fund, Payments from general
and special funds............... 1 1 1
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02.99 Total receipts and collections.. 960 902 840
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04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 10,987 10,697 10,327
Appropriations:
05.00 National service life insurance
fund............................ -960 -902 -840
05.01 National service life insurance
fund............................ -232 -308 -362
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05.99 Total appropriations............ -1,192 -1,210 -1,202
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07.99 Balance, end of year.............. 9,795 9,487 9,125
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct:
Operating expenses:
00.01 Death claims.................. 629 653 669
00.02 Disability claims............. 12 11 10
00.03 Matured endowments............ 6 8 9
00.04 Cash surrenders............... 27 30 28
00.05 Dividends..................... 322 287 253
00.06 Interest paid on dividend
credits and deposits........ 54 56 52
00.07 Payment to Insurance account.. 20 22 22
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00.91 Total operating expenses.... 1,070 1,067 1,043
02.01 Capital investment: Policy loans.. 72 68 68
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02.93 Total direct obligations........ 1,142 1,135 1,111
Reimbursable program:
09.01 Death claims.................... 285 292 301
09.02 Disability Claims............... 5 5 4
09.03 Matured Endowments.............. 3 4 4
09.04 Cash Surrenders................. 13 13 13
09.05 Dividends....................... 146 129 114
09.06 Interest paid on dividend
credits and deposits.......... 24 25 23
09.07 Payment to Insurance account.... 9 10 10
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09.09 Reimbursable program.......... 485 478 469
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 1,627 1,613 1,580
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1,627 1,613 1,580
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1,627 -1,613 -1,580
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.26 Appropriation (trust fund)...... 960 902 840
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)..... 435 403 378
69.26 From offsetting collections
(unavailable balances).......... 232 308 362
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69.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections (total
mandatory).................... 667 711 740
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 1,627 1,613 1,580
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 1,447 1,461 1,470
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1,627 1,613 1,580
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1,613 -1,604 -1,576
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 1,461 1,470 1,474
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 1,395 1,305 1,218
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 218 299 358
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 1,613 1,604 1,576
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.40 Repayments of loans........... -124 -115 -107
88.40 Optional settlements.......... -2 -2 -2
88.40 Net income offsets adjustments -309 -286 -269
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -435 -403 -378
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1,192 1,210 1,202
90.00 Outlays........................... 1,178 1,201 1,198
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 11,465 11,246 10,947
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 11,246 10,947 10,588
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Note.--The Department of Veterans Affairs insurance policy loans are
not an extension of Federal credit. Credit schedules previously shown
for this account have been discontinued.
This fund was established in 1940. It is for the World War II
servicemen's and veterans' insurance program. Over 22 million policies
have been issued under this program. Activity of the fund reflects a
rising claim workload. The trend
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in the number and amount of policies in force is shown as follows:
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Number of policies.................. 1,401,357 1,299,784 1,197,522
Insurance in force (dollars in
millions)........................... $14,802 $14,006 $13,154
This fund is operated on a commercial basis to the extent possible.
The income of the fund is derived from premium receipts, interest on
investments, and payments which are made to the fund from the Veterans
insurance and indemnities appropriation.
Assets of the fund, which are largely invested in special interest-
bearing Treasury securities and in policy loans, are expected to
decrease from $11,612 million as of September 30, 2004 to $11,164
million as of September 30, 2005. The actuarial estimate of policy
obligations as of September 30, 2005, totals $10,900 million, leaving a
balance of $264 million for contingency reserves.
The status of the fund, excluding noncash transactions, is as
follows:
Status of Funds (in millions of dollars)
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Unexpended balance, start of year:
0100 Uninvested balance................ 8 9 9
0101 U.S. Securities: Par value........ 11,465 11,246 10,947
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0199 Total balance, start of year.... 11,474 11,256 10,957
Cash income during the year:
Current law:
Offsetting receipts
(proprietary):
1220 NSLI fund, premium and other
receipts.................... 176 166 156
Offsetting receipts
(intragovernmental):
1240 NSLI fund,interest............ 783 735 683
1241 NSLI fund, payments from
general and special funds... 1 1 1
Offsetting collections:
1280 NSLI fund, offsetting
collections................. 435 403 378
1299 Income under present law........ 1,395 1,305 1,218
Cash outgo during year:
Current law:
4500 National service life insurance
fund.......................... -1,613 -1,604 -1,576
Unexpended balance, end of year:
8700 Uninvested balance................ 9 9 9
8701 Federal securities: Par value..... 11,246 10,947 10,588
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8799 Total balance, end of year...... 11,256 10,957 10,599
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Direct obligations:
33.0 Investments and loans........... 72 68 68
42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 674 702 716
43.0 Interest and dividends.......... 396 365 327
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 1,142 1,135 1,111
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 485 478 469
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 1,627 1,613 1,580
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United States Government Life Insurance Fund
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01.99 Balance, start of year............ 44 39 34
Receipts:
02.40 Interest and profits on
investments in public debt
securities, U................... 4 3 3
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04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 48 42 37
Appropriations:
05.00 United States Government life
insurance fund.................. -4 -3 -3
05.01 United States Government Life
Insurance Fund.................. -5 -5 -4
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05.99 Total appropriations............ -9 -8 -7
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07.99 Balance, end of year.............. 39 34 30
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Obligations by program activity:
Operating expenses:
00.01 Death claims.................... 2 2 2
00.06 Interest paid on dividend
credits and deposits.......... 1 1 1
00.07 Other Costs..................... 1 1 1
09.01 Death Claims...................... 3 3 2
09.02 Dividends......................... 2 2 2
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09.09 Reimbursable program............ 5 5 4
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 9 9 8
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 9 9 8
23.95 Total new obligations............. -9 -9 -8
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.26 Appropriation (trust fund)...... 4 3 3
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)..... 1 1 1
69.26 From offsetting collections
(unavailable balances).......... 5 5 4
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69.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections (total
mandatory).................... 6 6 5
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 10 9 8
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 18 17 16
73.10 Total new obligations............. 9 9 8
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -10 -10 -9
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 17 16 14
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 5 4 4
86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances... 6 6 6
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 11 10 10
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Repayments of loans..... -1 -1 -1
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 9 8 7
90.00 Outlays........................... 10 9 9
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 62 56 50
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 56 50 44
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Note.--The Department of Veterans Affairs insurance policy loans are
not an extension of Federal credit. Credit schedules previously shown
for this account have been discontinued.
This fund was established in 1919 to receive premiums and pay claims
on insurance issued under the provisions of the War Risk Insurance Act.
The general decline in the activity of the fund is indicated in the
following table:
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Number of policies.................. 11,770 10,370 9,050
Insurance in force (dollars in
millions)........................... $37 $32 $28
The fund is operated on a commercial basis to the extent possible.
The income of the fund is derived from interest on investments and
payments from the Veterans insurance and indemnities appropriation.
Effective January 1, 1983, premiums were discontinued because reserves
held in the fund were adequate to meet future liabilities of the
program.
Assets of the fund, which are largely invested in interest-bearing
securities and policy loans, are estimated to decrease from $52 million
as of September 30, 2004, to $46 million
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as of September 30, 2005, as an increasing number of policies mature
through death or disability. The actuarial evaluation of policy
obligations as of September 30, 2005, totals $45 million, leaving a
balance of $1 million for contingency reserves.
The status of the fund, excluding noncash transactions, is as
follows:
Status of Funds (in millions of dollars)
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Unexpended balance, start of year:
0101 U.S. Securities: Par value........ 62 56 50
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0199 Total balance, start of year.... 62 56 50
Cash income during the year:
Current law:
Offsetting receipts
(intragovernmental):
1240 Interest and profits on
investments in public debt
securities, USGLI, VA....... 4 3 3
Offsetting collections:
1280 Offsetting collections, USGLI. 1 1 1
1299 Income under present law........ 5 4 4
Cash outgo during year:
Current law:
4500 United States government life
insurance fund................ -10 -10 -9
Unexpended balance, end of year:
8701 Federal securities: Par value..... 56 50 44
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8799 Total balance, end of year...... 56 50 44
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Direct obligations:
42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 2 2 2
43.0 Interest and dividends.......... 2 2 2
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 4 4 4
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 5 5 4
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 9 9 8
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Veterans Special Life Insurance Fund
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Death claims...................... 61 70 76
09.02 Cash surrenders................... 4 4 5
09.03 Dividends......................... 88 87 83
09.04 All other......................... 36 36 28
09.05 Payments to Insurance account..... 5 6 6
09.06 Capital investment................ 15 16 16
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 209 219 214
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1,516 1,540 1,548
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 233 227 222
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1,749 1,767 1,770
23.95 Total new obligations............. -209 -219 -214
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 1,540 1,548 1,556
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 233 227 222
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 292 312 333
73.10 Total new obligations............. 209 219 214
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -189 -198 -199
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 312 333 348
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 189 198 199
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.20 Interest on Federal securities -143 -140 -138
88.40 Interest on loans............. -6 -6 -6
88.40 Insurance premiums earned..... -66 -64 -61
88.40 Repayments of loans........... -18 -17 -17
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -233 -227 -222
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -43 -29 -23
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 1,807 1,850 1,879
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 1,850 1,879 1,902
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Note.--The Department of Veterans Affairs insurance policy loans are
not an extension of Federal credit. Credit schedules previously shown
for this account have been discontinued.
This fund finances the payment of claims on life insurance policies
issued before January 3, 1957, to veterans who served in the Armed
Forces subsequent to April 1, 1951. No new policies can be issued.
Policyholders may elect to purchase total disability income coverage
with the payment of additional premiums.
Budget program--
Death claims.--Represents payments to designated beneficiaries.
Cash surrenders.--A policyholder may terminate his or her
insurance by cashing in the policy for its cash value.
Dividends.--Policyholders participate in the distribution of
annual dividends.
All other.--Classified in this category are payments to
policyholders who: (a) hold endowment policies which have matured;
(b) have purchased total disability income coverage and subsequently
become disabled; and (c) are paid interest on dividend credits and
deposits.
The following table reflects the decrease in the number of
policies and the amounts of insurance in force:
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2003 actual 2004 est. 2005 est.
Number of policies.................. 220,719 213,513 206,167
Insurance in force (dollars in
millions)........................... $2,566 $2,516 $2,459
Financing.--Payments from this fund are financed primarily from
premium receipts and interest on investments.
Operating results and financial condition.--Lower than expected
death rates on insurance written against this fund has kept death claim
payments well below the amount of premium and interest receipts, thereby
producing an annual increase in the total revenue of the fund. Excess
earnings of the fund are now distributed to the policyholders in the
form of an annual dividend.
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33.0 Investments and loans............. 15 15 16
42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities.. 83 92 91
43.0 Interest and dividends............ 111 112 107
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DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
General Administration
For necessary operating expenses of the Department of Veterans
Affairs, not otherwise provided for, including administrative expenses
in support of Department-wide capital planning, management and policy
activities, not to exceed $25,000 for official reception and
representation expenses, and reimbursement of the General Services
Administration for security guard services, $303,084,000, including no
more than $5,524,000 for construction.
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[general operating expenses]
[For necessary operating expenses of the Department of Veterans
Affairs, not otherwise provided for, including administrative expenses
in support of department-wide capital planning, management and policy
activities, uniforms or allowances therefor; not to exceed $25,000 for
official reception and representation expenses; hire of passenger motor
vehicles; and reimbursement of the General Services Administration for
security guard services, and the Department of Defense for the cost of
overseas employee mail, $1,283,272,000: Provided, That expenses for
services and assistance authorized under 38 U.S.C. 3104(a)(1), (2), (5),
and (11) that the Secretary determines are necessary to enable entitled
veterans: (1) to the maximum extent feasible, to become employable and
to obtain and maintain suitable employment; or (2) to achieve maximum
independence in daily living, shall be charged to this account: Provided
further, That the Veterans Benefits Administration shall be funded at
not less than $1,005,000,000: Provided further, That of the funds made
available under this heading, not to exceed $66,000,000 shall be
available for obligation until September 30, 2005: Provided further,
That from the funds made available under this heading, the Veterans
Benefits Administration may purchase up to two passenger motor vehicles
for use in operations of that Administration in Manila, Philippines.]
[construction, major projects]
[For constructing, altering, extending and improving any of the
facilities including parking projects under the jurisdiction or for the
use of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or for any of the purposes
set forth in sections 316, 2404, 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108, 8109,
8110, and 8122 of title 38, United States Code, including planning,
architectural and engineering services, maintenance or guarantee period
services costs associated with equipment guarantees provided under the
project, services of claims analysts, offsite utility and storm drainage
system construction costs, and site acquisition, where the estimated
cost of a project is more than the amount set forth in 38 U.S.C.
8104(a)(3)(A) or where funds for a project were made available in a
previous major project appropriation, $272,690,000, to remain available
until expended, of which $181,000,000 shall be for Capital Asset
Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) activities; and of which
$10,000,000 shall be to make reimbursements as provided in 41 U.S.C. 612
for claims paid for contract disputes: Provided, That except for advance
planning activities, including needs assessments which may or may not
lead to capital investments, and other capital asset management related
activities, such as portfolio development and management activities, and
investment strategy studies funded through the advance planning fund and
the planning and design activities funded through the design fund and
CARES funds, including needs assessments which may or may not lead to
capital investments, none of the funds appropriated under this heading
shall be used for any project which has not been approved by the
Congress in the budgetary process: Provided further, That funds provided
in this appropriation for fiscal year 2004, for each approved project
(except those for CARES activities referenced above) shall be obligated:
(1) by the awarding of a construction documents contract by September
30, 2004; and (2) by the awarding of a construction contract by
September 30, 2005: Provided further, That the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs shall promptly report in writing to the Committees on
Appropriations any approved major construction project in which
obligations are not incurred within the time limitations established
above.]
[construction, minor projects]
[For constructing, altering, extending, and improving any of the
facilities including parking projects under the jurisdiction or for the
use of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including planning and
assessments of needs which may lead to capital investments,
architectural and engineering services, maintenance or guarantee period
services costs associated with equipment guarantees provided under the
project, services of claims analysts, offsite utility and storm drainage
system construction costs, and site acquisition, or for any of the
purposes set forth in sections 316, 2404, 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108,
8109, 8110, 8122, and 8162 of title 38, United States Code, where the
estimated cost of a project is equal to or less than the amount set
forth in 38 U.S.C. 8104(a)(3)(A), $252,144,000, to remain available
until expended, along with unobligated balances of previous
``Construction, minor projects'' appropriations which are hereby made
available for any project where the estimated cost is equal to or less
than the amount set forth in 38 U.S.C. 8104(a)(3)(A), of which
$40,000,000 shall be for Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services
(CARES) activities: Provided, That from amounts appropriated under this
heading, additional amounts may be used for CARES activities upon
notification of and approval by the Committees on Appropriations:
Provided further, That funds in this account shall be available for: (1)
repairs to any of the nonmedical facilities under the jurisdiction or
for the use of the department which are necessary because of loss or
damage caused by any natural disaster or catastrophe; and (2) temporary
measures necessary to prevent or to minimize further loss by such
causes.] (Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY
2004.)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.11 General administration.......... 255 288 300
00.12 Major Construction.............. 2 2 2
00.30 Minor Construction.............. 8 3 4
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01.00 Total Direct Program............ 265 293 306
Reimbursable program:
09.01 Administration of housing credit
programs...................... 4 4 4
09.04 Other reimbursable programs..... 201 278 336
--------- --------- ----------
09.99 Total reimbursable program.... 205 282 340
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 470 575 646
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 18 79 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 534 562 643
22.21 Unobligated balance of FY 2003
emergency supp transferred to
Compensation.................... -63
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 552 578 646
23.95 Total new obligations............. -470 -575 -646
23.98 Unobligated balance expiring or
withdrawn....................... -3
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 79 3
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 331 282 303
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to P.L. 108-7 -2
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced pursuant to H.R. 2673. -2
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 329 280 303
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 200 282 340
68.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 5
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)....... 205 282 340
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 534 562 643
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 29 41 65
73.10 Total new obligations............. 470 575 646
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -451 -552 -632
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -2
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -5
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 41 65 79
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 415 504 580
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 36 48 52
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 451 552 632
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -200 -282 -340
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -5
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 329 280 303
90.00 Outlays........................... 251 270 292
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\1\ The total cost of administering veterans insurance programs is
funded through direct appropriations to this account and through
reimbursements from the insurance trust fund.
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This appropriation provides for the Department's top management
direction and administrative support, including data processing, fiscal,
personnel, and legal services.
General administration.--Includes Departmental executive direction,
Departmental Support offices, the General Counsel, the Board of Veterans
Appeals, and the Board of Contract Appeals.
Additionally, funding is provided for capital asset investments.
The Pershing Hall Revolving Fund was created to operate and manage
Pershing Hall, an asset of the United States, located in Paris, France.
All operating expenses for Pershing Hall are borne by the revolving fund
and all receipts generated by the operation of Pershing Hall are
deposited in the revolving fund.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 130 143 148
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 22 24 24
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 152 167 172
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 38 54 55
21.0 Employee travel................. 3 4 4
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 17 18 19
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 3 4 4
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 34 34 36
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 2 3 3
31.0 Equipment....................... 5 3 4
32.0 Land and structures............. 10 5 8
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 265 293 306
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 205 282 340
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 470 575 646
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment\1\................... 1,918 2,034 2,140
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 467 553 492
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\1\ Reflects FTE treated as reimbursements in all years and the
effects of Credit Reform, per P.L. 101-508.
Office of Inspector General
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in
carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as
amended, $65,432,000, including no more than $721,000 for construction.
(Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.)
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Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Direct program.................... 54 65 65
01.03 Construction, minor projects...... 1 1 1
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01.92 Total direct program............ 55 66 66
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 3 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 58 69 69
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1 4 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 61 65 68
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 62 69 69
23.95 Total new obligations............. -58 -69 -69
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 4 1 1
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 59 63 65
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced (Pursuant to PL 108-7) -1
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced (Pursuant to HR 2673). -1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 58 62 65
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 3 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 61 65 68
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 10 10 12
73.10 Total new obligations............. 58 69 69
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -57 -67 -66
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -1
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 10 12 15
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 51 54 56
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 6 13 10
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 57 67 66
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -3 -3 -3
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 58 62 65
90.00 Outlays........................... 54 64 63
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This appropriation provides Department-wide audit, investigation,
and healthcare inspection and support functions to identify and report
weaknesses and deficiencies in VA programs and operations that create
conditions for existing or potential instances of criminal activity,
fraud, waste, and mismanagement. The audit function plans and conducts
internal programmatic audits of all facets of VA operations as well as
contract audit services for all applicable Department contracts. The
investigative function conducts criminal and administrative
investigations of improper and illegal activities involving VA programs,
personnel, beneficiaries, and other third parties. The healthcare
inspection function performs legislatively mandated medical care quality
assurance reviews and oversight. The support function provides office
administration.
Additionally, funding is provided for capital asset investments.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 32 37 37
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 9 10 10
21.0 Employee Travel................. 3 3 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 3 3 4
25.2 Other services.................. 6 10 9
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 2 1
32.0 Land and structures............. 1 1 1
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 55 66 65
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 3 3 3
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 58 69 68
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 378 417 417
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 21 25 25
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Supply Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Reimbursable program-COGS-
Merchandizing................... 1,504 1,616 1,672
09.02 Reimbursable program-Other-
Operations...................... 65 65 65
09.03 Reimbursable program-COGS-Printing
and Publications................ 5 5 5
09.04 Reimbursable program-Other........ 2 2 2
09.05 Reimbursable program-Equipment-
Procurement Services and
Distribution.................... 2 3 3
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 1,578 1,691 1,747
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 274 477 477
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1,781 1,691 1,747
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,055 2,168 2,224
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1,578 -1,691 -1,747
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 477 477 477
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 1,529 1,691 1,747
69.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 252
--------- --------- ----------
69.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total mandatory)........... 1,781 1,691 1,747
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 188 298 298
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1,578 1,691 1,747
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1,216 -1,691 -1,747
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -252
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 298 298 298
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 1,216 1,691 1,747
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -1,529 -1,691 -1,747
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -252
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -313
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Under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 8121, the Supply Fund is
responsible for the operation and maintenance of a supply system for VA.
The Supply Fund is an intragovernmental revolving fund without fiscal
year limitations.
Budget program.--The fund provides financial support for: (1) a
National Acquisition Center or central contracting office; (2) the
maintenance of field station inventories; (3) a service and distribution
center; (4) a service and reclamation program; (5) a national
prosthetics distribution center; and (6) an asset management service.
Costs for the administration of supply activities at VA field
stations are not financed by the Supply Fund. These costs are charged
directly to applicable appropriations accounts.
Financing.--Costs of supplies, equipment, and services acquired
through the Supply Fund and Supply Fund operating costs are recovered
through reimbursements from the VA appropriations and other Government
agencies receiving goods and services. For 2005, Supply Fund sales are
estimated to reach $1.5 billion. Average inventory needed to support
those sales will be $32 million.
Operating results.--The Fund operated at a profit of $19 million in
2003. The new total of retained earnings is $97 million. Operating
expense as related to sales was 6 percent.
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 27 30 30
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1 1 1
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11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 28 31 31
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 6 6 7
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 3 3 4
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 6 4 4
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 2 2 2
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 3 3
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 5 6 6
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 653 624 640
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 390 528 548
31.0 Equipment......................... 482 484 502
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 1,578 1,691 1,747
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Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 410 433 433
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Franchise Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 194 222 235
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 194 222 235
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 53 73 73
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 214 222 235
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 267 295 308
23.95 Total new obligations............. -194 -222 -235
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year............ 73 73 73
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
69.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 200 209 222
69.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 14 13 13
--------- --------- ----------
69.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total mandatory)........... 214 222 235
Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 20 17 4
73.10 Total new obligations............. 194 222 235
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -183 -222 -235
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -14 -13 -13
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.... 17 4 -9
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
authority....................... 183 222 235
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -200 -209 -222
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -14 -13 -13
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -17 13 13
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VA was chosen as a pilot Franchise Fund agency under the Government
Management and Reform Act, P.L. 103-356, of 1994. This budget's general
provisions extends the authority under that Act. Established in 1997,
administrative services included in the Franchise Fund are financed on a
fee-for-service basis rather than through VA's General Administration
appropriation. VA Enterprise Centers are the lines of business within
the VA Franchise Fund and are expected to have net billings of about
$235 million and employ 705.
The Franchise Fund concept is intended to increase competition for
government administrative services resulting in lower costs and higher
quality.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 53 45 46
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 9 10 10
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 2 3 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 1 6 6
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 24 32 36
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 3 5 8
25.2 Other services.................... 80 103 110
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 2 2 2
31.0 Equipment......................... 18 16 14
32.0 Land and structures............... 2
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 194 222 235
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Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 662 702 705
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GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
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Offsetting receipts from the public:
36-247300 Contributions from military
personnel, Veteran's Educational
Assistance Act of 1984.............. 220 228 239
36-273330 Housing downward
reestimates......................... 878 2,311
36-275510 Housing negative subsidies. 8 18 217
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General Fund Offsetting receipts from
the public............................. 1,106 2,557 456
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Administrative Provisions
(including transfer of funds)
[Sec. 101. Any appropriation for fiscal year 2004 for ``Compensation
and pensions'', ``Readjustment benefits'', and ``Veterans insurance and
indemnities'' may be transferred to any other of the mentioned
appropriations.]
Sec. 101. (a) Appropriations available for fiscal years 2005 and
2006 for operating expenses in the Disability Compensation
Administration, Pensions Administration, Burial Administration,
Insurance Administration, Education Administration, and Vocational
Rehabilitation and Employment Administration accounts may be transferred
to any other of the mentioned accounts for operating expense purposes to
correct for assumptions used to restructure the VA's budget request:
Provided, That the total amount transferred from or into any single
account for operating expenses may not exceed the schedule in subsection
(c).
(b) Appropriations available for fiscal years 2005 and 2006 for
purposes of construction (non-grants) in the Disability Compensation
Administration, Pensions Administration, Insurance Administration,
Education Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Administration, and Housing accounts may be transferred to any other of
the mentioned accounts for construction expense purposes to correct for
assumptions used to restructure the VA's budget request: Provided, That
the total amount transferred from or into any single account for
construction may not exceed the schedule in subsection (c).
(c) The limitation on transfers is ten percent in 2005, five percent
in 2006, and zero percent thereafter.
(d) Appropriations available for operating expenses in the Medical
Care and Medical and Prosthetic Research accounts may be transferred to
each other for operating expense purposes to correct for assumptions
used to restructure the VA's budget request: Provided, That the total
amount transferred from or into any single account for operating
expenses may not exceed ten percent in 2005, two-and-a-half percent in
2006, and zero percent thereafter.
(e) Transfers pursuant to this section shall be effective five days
after notice thereof is transmitted to the appropriations committees of
the House and Senate.
Sec. 102. Of the amounts provided for operating expenses in the
Department's appropriations accounts, except for the Medical Care and
Medical and Prosthetic Research accounts, five percent is available
until September 30, 2006.
Sec. 103. Appropriations available to the Department of Veterans
Affairs for construction are available until expended.
Sec. [102] 104. Appropriations available to the Department of
Veterans Affairs for fiscal year [2004] 2005 for salaries and expenses
shall be available for services authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of
passenger motor vehicles; lease of a facility or land or both; and
uniforms or allowances therefore, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901-5902.
[Sec. 103. No appropriations in this Act for the Department of
Veterans Affairs (except the appropriations for ``Construction, major
projects'', ``Construction, minor projects'', and the ``Parking
revolving fund'') shall be available for the purchase of any site for or
toward the construction of any new hospital or home.]
Sec. 105. Construction funds (non-grants) provided in this title are
available for constructing, altering, extending and improving any of the
facilities under the jurisdiction or for the use of the Department of
Veterans Affairs, or for any of the purposes set forth in sections 316,
2404, 2406, 8102 (excluding lease of a facility or land or both), 8103,
8106, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8122, and 8162 of title 38, United States Code,
as appropriate to each account, including planning, architectural and
engineering services, maintenance or guarantee period services costs
associated with equipment guarantees provided under the project,
services of claims analysts, offsite utility and storm drainage system
construction costs, and site acquisition. Such construction funds are
also available for: (1) repairs to any of the nonmedical facilities
under the jurisdiction or for the use of the Department which are
necessary because of loss or damage caused by any natural disaster or
catastrophe; and (2) temporary measures necessary to prevent or to
minimize further loss by such causes. Except for advance planning
activities, including needs assessments, other capital asset management
related activities, investment strategy studies, design of projects
and planning and design activities, including needs assessments, none of
the funds appropriated for construction shall be used for any project
where the estimated cost is $7,000,000 or more, pursuant to section 8104
of title 38, U.S.C. Construction funds provided in each account for
fiscal year 2005 for projects where the estimated cost is $7,000,000 or
more, shall be obligated: (1) by the awarding of construction documents
contract by September 30, 2005; and (2) by the awarding of a design-
build or construction contract by September 30, 2006. The Secretary
shall promptly report in writing to the Committees on Appropriations any
approved construction project of $7,000,000 or more in which obligations
are not incurred within the time limitations established above.
Sec. [104] 106. No appropriations in this Act for the Department of
Veterans Affairs shall be available for hospitalization or examination
of any persons (except beneficiaries entitled under the laws bestowing
such benefits to veterans, and persons receiving such treatment under 5
U.S.C. 7901-7904 or 42 U.S.C. 5141-5204), unless reimbursement of cost
is made to the ``Medical [services''] care'' account at such rates as
may be fixed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Sec. 107. Appropriations available to the Department of Veterans
Affairs for fiscal year 2005 for ``Disability Compensation Benefits,''
``Pensions Benefits,'' ``Education Benefits,'' ``Vocational
Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits,'' and ``Insurance Benefits''
shall be available for payment of prior year accrued obligations
required to be recorded by law against the corresponding prior year
accounts within the last quarter of fiscal year 2004.
Sec. [106] 108. Appropriations accounts available to the Department
of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year [2004] 2005 shall be available to
pay prior year obligations of corresponding prior year appropriations
accounts resulting from title X of the Competitive Equality Banking Act,
Public Law 100-86, except that if such obligations are from trust fund
accounts they shall be payable from ``Disability Compensation
Benefits.''
Sec. [107] 109. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during
fiscal year [2004] 2005, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, from
the National Service Life Insurance Fund (38 U.S.C. 1920), the Veterans'
Special Life Insurance Fund (38 U.S.C. 1923), and the United States
Government Life Insurance Fund (38 U.S.C. 1955), reimburse the
``Insurance [operating expenses''] Administration'' account for the cost
of administration of the insurance programs financed through those
accounts: Provided, That reimbursement shall be made only from the
surplus earnings accumulated in an insurance program in fiscal year
[2004] 2005 that are available for dividends in that program after
claims have been paid and actuarially determined reserves
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have been set aside: Provided further, That if the cost of
administration of an insurance program exceeds the amount of surplus
earnings accumulated in that program, reimbursement shall be made only
to the extent of such surplus earnings: Provided further, That the
Secretary shall determine the cost of administration for fiscal year
[2004] 2005 which is properly allocable to the provision of each
insurance program and to the provision of any total disability income
insurance included in such insurance program.
Sec. [108] 110. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Department of Veterans Affairs shall continue the Franchise Fund pilot
program authorized to be established by section 403 of Public Law 103-
356 until October 1, [2004] 2005: Provided, That the Franchise Fund,
established by title I of Public Law 104-204 to finance the operations
of the Franchise Fund pilot program, shall continue until October 1,
[2004] 2005.
Sec. [109] 111. Amounts deducted from enhanced-use lease proceeds to
reimburse an account for expenses incurred by that account during a
prior fiscal year for providing enhanced-use lease services, may be
obligated during the fiscal year in which the proceeds are received.
Sec. [110] 112. Funds available in any Department of Veterans
Affairs appropriation for fiscal year [2004] 2005 or funds for salaries
and other administrative expenses shall also be available to reimburse
the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment
Discrimination Complaint Adjudication for all services provided at rates
which will recover actual costs but not exceed $29,318,000 for the
Office of Resolution Management and $3,059,000 for the Office of
Employment and Discrimination Complaint Adjudication: Provided, That
payments may be made in advance for services to be furnished based on
estimated costs: Provided further, That amounts received shall be
credited to ``General [operating expenses''] Administration'' for use by
the office that provided the service.
[Sec. 111. No appropriations in this Act for the Department of
Veterans Affairs shall be available to enter into any new lease of real
property if the estimated annual rental is more than $300,000 unless the
Secretary submits a report which the Committees on Appropriations of the
Congress approve within 30 days following the date on which the report
is received.]
Sec. 113. No appropriations in this Act for the Department of
Veterans Affairs shall be available for hospitalization or treatment of
any person by reason of eligibility under section 1710(a)(3) of title
38, United States Code, unless that person has disclosed to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in such form as the Secretary may
require--
(1) current, accurate third-party reimbursement information for
purposes of section 1729 of such title; and
(2) annual income information for purposes of section 1722 of
such title.
[Sec. 113. Of the amounts provided in this Act, $25,000,000 shall be
for information technology initiatives to support the enterprise
architecture of the Department of Veterans Affairs.]
Sec. 114. None of the funds in this Act may be used to implement
sections 2 and 5 of Public Law 107-287.
[Sec. 115. Receipts that would otherwise be credited to the Veterans
Extended Care Revolving Fund, the Medical Facilities Revolving Fund, the
Special Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Fund, the Nursing Home Revolving
Fund, the Veterans Health Services Improvement Fund, and the Parking
Revolving Fund shall be deposited into the Medical Care Collections
Fund, and shall be transferred to ``Medical services'', to remain
available until expended, to carry out the purposes of ``Medical
services''.]
Sec. 115. (a) Receipts that would otherwise be credited to the
accounts listed in subsection (c) shall be deposited into the Medical
Care Collections Fund, and shall be transferred to and merged with the
Medical Care account, to remain available until expended, to carry out
the purposes of the Medical Care account.
(b) The unobligated balances in the accounts listed in subsection
(c), plus those in the Grants for Construction of State Extended Care
Facilities account, shall be transferred to and merged with the Medical
Care account and remain available until expended, to carry out the
purposes of the Medical Care account: Provided, That the obligated
balances in these accounts may be transferred to the Medical Care
account at the discretion of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and shall
remain available until expended.
(c) Veterans Extended Care Revolving Fund; Medical Facilities
Revolving Fund; Special Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Fund; Nursing
Home Revolving Fund; Veterans Health Services Improvement Fund; and
Parking Revolving Fund.
[Sec. 116. (a) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct by
contract a program of recovery audits for the fee basis and other
medical services contracts with respect to payments for hospital care.
Notwithstanding section 3302(b) of title 31, United States Code, amounts
collected, by setoff or otherwise, as the result of such audits shall be
available, without fiscal year limitation, for the purposes for which
funds are appropriated under ``Medical Care'' and the purposes of paying
a contractor a percent of the amount collected as a result of an audit
carried out by the contractor.
(b) All amounts so collected under subsection (a) with respect to a
designated health care region (as that term is defined in section
1729A(d)(2) of title 38, United States Code) shall be allocated, net of
payments to the contractor, to that region.]
Sec. [117] 116. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at the
discretion of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, proceeds or revenues
derived from enhanced-use leasing activities (including disposal) that
are deposited into the Medical Care Collections Fund may be transferred
to and merged with [``Construction, major projects'' and ``Construction,
minor projects'' accounts] the ``Medical Care'' account and be used for
construction (including site acquisition and disposition), alterations
and improvements of any medical facility under the jurisdiction or for
the use of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such sums as realized are
in addition to the amount provided for in [``Construction, major
projects'' and ``Construction, minor projects''] such account.
Sec. 117. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
unobligated balances in the Construction, Major Projects and
Construction, Minor Projects shall be transferred to with each
appropriation provided in this Act as appropriate, and shall remain
available under the terms under which originally appropriated.
Sec. 118. Any discretionary appropriation for fiscal year 2005 for
``Disability Compensation Administration'', ``Pensions Administration'',
``Education Administration'' or ``Vocational Rehabilitation and
Employment Administration'' may be transferred to the ``Housing Program
Account'' for the purpose of providing funds for the nationwide property
management contract if the administrative costs of such contract exceed
$8,800,000 in the budget year.
Sec. 119. The Department of Veterans Affairs is authorized to expend
such sums as are available in the unobligated balances of the funds
originally appropriated to Medical Care for emergency expenses resulting
from the January 1994 earthquake in Southern California in Public Law
103-211, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1994, for the same
purposes of the Medical Care account, to remain available until
expended.
Sec. 120. Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended (1)
in section 1705 by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d)
The Secretary may not enroll a veteran under paragraph (a)(7) and (a)(8)
unless the veteran pays to the United States an annual enrollment fee of
$250''; (2) in section 1729A(b) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through
(10) as paragraphs (2) through (11) and by adding at the beginning the
following new paragraph (1): ``(1) Section 1705(d) of this title.''
Sec. 121. Notwithstanding 38 U.S.C. 1722A, the Secretary shall
require a veteran enrolled in priority category 7 or 8 to pay the United
States $15 for each 30-day supply of medication furnished such veteran
under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, on an outpatient basis
for the treatment of a non-service-connected disability or condition.
Sec. 122. Section 1710B(b) of title 38, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows: ``(b) The Secretary shall ensure that the
average daily census in nursing homes, domiciliaries, home care
programs, and noninstitutional extended care services programs over
which the Secretary has direct jurisdiction and for which the Secretary
contracts, plus the average daily census of veterans for which the
Secretary pays per diem to States for services in State homes, is not
less in total than in fiscal year 1998.''.
Sec. 123. No funds of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be
available for hospital care, nursing home care, or medical services
provided to any person under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code,
for a non-service-connected disability described in section 1729(a)(2)
of such title, unless that person has disclosed to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, in such form as the Secretary may require, current,
accurate third-party reimbursement information for purposes of section
1729 of such title: Provided, That the Secretary may recover,
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in the same manner as any other debt due the United States, the
reasonable charges for such care or services from any person who does
not make such disclosure as required: Provided further, That any amounts
so recovered for care or services provided in a prior fiscal year may be
obligated by the Secretary during the fiscal year in which amounts are
received.
Sec. 124. Section 1722A(a)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is
amended by striking out ``such veteran if such veteran were eligible for
pension under section 1521'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``a veteran
with no dependents under section 1521(d)''.
[Sec. 118. Amounts made available under ``Medical services'' are
available--
(1) for furnishing recreational facilities, supplies, and
equipment; and
(2) for funeral expenses, burial expenses, and other expenses
incidental to funerals and burials for beneficiaries receiving care
in the department.]
[Sec. 119. That such sums as may be deposited to the Medical Care
Collections Fund pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1729A may be transferred to
``Medical services'', to remain available until expended for the
purposes of this account.]
[Sec. 120. Amounts made available for fiscal year 2004 under the
``Medical services'', ``Medical administration'', and ``Medical
facilities'' accounts may be transferred between the accounts to the
extent necessary to implement the restructuring of the Veterans Health
Administration accounts after notice of the amount and purpose of the
transfer is provided to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate
and House of Representatives and a period of 30 days has elapsed:
Provided, That the limitation on transfers is 20 percent in fiscal year
2004.]
[Sec. 121. The Department of Veterans Affairs shall implement the
Veterans Health Administration account structure described under this
Act by no later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and
shall submit its fiscal year 2005 budget justifications using the
identical structure provided under this Act.]
[Sec. 122. That of the unobligated balances remaining from prior
year recoveries under the heading ``Medical care'', $270,000,000 are
rescinded.] (Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations Bill, FY
2004.)
TITLE IV--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 401. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall
remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless
expressly so provided herein.
Sec. 402. No funds appropriated by this Act may be expended--
(1) pursuant to a certification of an officer or employee of the
United States unless--
(A) such certification is accompanied by, or is part of,
a voucher or abstract which describes the payee or payees
and the items or services for which such expenditure is
being made; or
(B) the expenditure of funds pursuant to such
certification, and without such a voucher or abstract, is
specifically authorized by law; and
(2) unless such expenditure is subject to audit by the General
Accounting Officer or is specifically exempt by law from such audit.
Sec. 403. None of the funds provided in this Act to any department
or agency may be obligated or expended for: (1) the transportation of
any officer or employee of such department or agency between the
domicile and the place of employment of the officer or employee, with
the exception of an officer or employee authorized such transportation
under 31 U.S.C. 1344 or 5 U.S.C. 7905 or (2) to provide a cook,
chauffeur, or other personal servants to any officer or employee of such
department or agency.
Sec. 404. None of the funds provided in this Act may be used for
payment, through grants or contracts, to recipients that do not share in
the cost of conducting research resulting from proposals not
specifically solicited by the Government: Provided, That the extent of
cost sharing by the recipient shall reflect the mutuality of interest of
the grantee or contractor and the Government in the research.
Sec. 405. None of the funds provided in this Act may be used,
directly or through grants, to pay or to provide reimbursement for
payment of the salary of a consultant (whether retained by the Federal
Government or a grantee) at more than the daily equivalent of the rate
paid for level IV of the Executive Schedule, unless specifically
authorized by law.
Sec. 406. None of the funds provided in this Act may be used to pay
the expenses of, or otherwise compensate, non-Federal parties
intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. Nothing herein
affects the authority of the Consumer Product Safety Commission pursuant
to section 7 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 et
seq.).
Sec. 407. Except as otherwise provided under existing law, or under
an existing Executive order issued pursuant to an existing law, the
obligation or expenditure of any appropriation under this Act for
contracts for any consulting service shall be limited to contracts which
are: (1) a matter of public record and available for public inspection;
and (2) thereafter included in a publicly available list of all
contracts entered into within 24 months prior to the date on which the
list is made available to the public and of all contracts on which
performance has not been completed by such date. The list required by
the preceding sentence shall be updated quarterly and shall include a
narrative description of the work to be performed under each such
contract.
Sec. 408. None of the funds appropriated in this Act may be used to
implement any cap on reimbursements to grantees for indirect costs,
except as published in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-21.
Sec. 409. Such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year [2004] 2005
pay raises for programs funded by this Act shall be absorbed within the
levels appropriated in this Act.
Sec. 410. (a) It is the sense of the Congress that, to the greatest
extent practicable, all equipment and products purchased with funds made
available in this Act should be American-made.
(b) In providing financial assistance to, or entering into any
contract with, any entity using funds made available in this Act, the
head of each Federal agency, to the greatest extent practicable, shall
provide to such entity a notice describing the statement made in
subsection (a) by the Congress.
Sec. 411. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used
for any program, project, or activity, when it is made known to the
Federal entity or official to which the funds are made available that
the program, project, or activity is not in compliance with any Federal
law relating to risk assessment, the protection of private property
rights, or unfunded mandates.
Sec. 412. Except in the case of entities that are funded solely with
Federal funds or any natural persons that are funded under this Act,
none of the funds in this Act shall be used for the planning or
execution of any program to pay the expenses of, or otherwise
compensate, non-Federal parties to lobby or litigate in respect to
adjudicatory proceedings funded in this Act. A chief executive officer
of any entity receiving funds under this Act shall certify that none of
these funds have been used to engage in the lobbying of the Federal
Government or in litigation against the United States unless authorized
under existing law.
Sec. 413. No part of any funds appropriated in this Act shall be
used by an agency of the executive branch, other than for normal and
recognized executive-legislative relationships, for publicity or
propaganda purposes, and for the preparation, distribution or use of any
kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, radio, television or film
presentation designed to support or defeat legislation pending before
the Congress, except in presentation to the Congress itself.
Sec. 414. All departments and agencies funded under this Act are
encouraged, within the limits of the existing statutory authorities and
funding, to expand their use of ``E-Commerce'' technologies and
procedures in the conduct of their business practices and public service
activities.
Sec. 415. None of the funds made available in this Act may be
transferred to any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United
States Government except pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer
authority provided in, this Act or any other appropriation Act.
Sec. 416. None of the funds provided in this Act to any department
or agency shall be obligated or expended to procure passenger
automobiles as defined in 15 U.S.C. 2001 with an EPA estimated miles per
gallon average of less than 22 miles per gallon.
Sec. 417. Section 312 of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Act of 1958, as amended, is further amended--
(1) by striking the second Sec. ``312'' and inserting ``313'';
(2) by inserting the title, ``Full Cost Appropriations Account
Structure'', before Sec. 313;
(3) in subsection (a)--
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(A) by striking ``Human space flight'' and inserting
[``Space flight capabilities''] ``Exploration
capabilities'';
(B) by striking ``Science, aeronautics, and technology''
and inserting [``exploration''] ``Exploration, science and
aeronautics''; and
(C) by striking ``2002'' and inserting ``2004''; and
(4) by striking subsection (c), and inserting the following new
subsection:
``(c) The unexpired balances of prior appropriations to the
Administration for activities authorized under this Act may be
transferred to the new account established for such activity in
subsection (a). Balances so transferred may be merged with funds in the
newly established account and thereafter may be accounted for as one
fund under the same terms and conditions''.
Sec. 418. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used
to implement any policy prohibiting the Directors of the Veterans
Integrated Service Networks from conducting outreach or marketing to
enroll new veterans within their respective Networks.
[Sec. 419. None of the funds provided in this Act may be expended to
apply, in a numerical estimate of the benefits of an agency action
prepared pursuant to Executive Order No. 12866 or section 312 of the
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7612), monetary values for adult premature
mortality that differ based on the age of the adult.]
Sec. 419. It is the sense of Congress that no veteran should wait
more than 30 days for an initial doctor's appointment.
[Sec. 421. It is the sense of the Congress that human dosing studies
of pesticides raises ethical and health questions.]
[Sec. 422. None of the funds made available to NASA in this Act may
be used for voluntary separation incentive payments as provided for in
subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, unless the
Administrator of NASA has first certified to Congress that such payments
would not result in the loss of skills related to the safety of the
Space Shuttle or the International Space Station or to the conduct of
independent safety oversight in the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration.]
[Sec. 423. Section 106(d) of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306(d)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``shall not exceed 2
percent'' and inserting ``shall not, subject to paragraph (6),
exceed 3 percent'';
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``not to exceed 1 percent''
and inserting ``subject to paragraph (6), not to exceed 3 percent'';
(3) by redesignating the second paragraph (5) and paragraph (6)
as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) Of the amounts received under paragraph (1), the State may
deduct not more than an aggregate total of 3 percent of such amounts
for--
``(A) administrative expenses under paragraph (3)(A);
and
``(B) technical assistance under paragraph (5).''.]
[Sec. 424. National Academy of Sciences Study. The matter under the
heading ``administrative provisions'' under the heading ``Environmental
Protection Agency'' in title III of division K of the Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (117 Stat. 513), is amended--
(1) in the first sentence of the fifth undesignated paragraph
(beginning ``As soon as''), by inserting before the period at the
end the following: ``, and the impact of the final rule entitled
`Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New
Source Review (NSR): Equipment Replacement Provision of the Routine
Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Exclusion', amending parts 51
and 52 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, and published in
electronic docket OAR-2002-0068 on August 27, 2003''; and
(2) in the sixth undesignated paragraph (beginning ``The
National Academy of Sciences''), by striking ``March 3, 2004'' and
inserting ``January 1, 2005''.]
[Sec. 425. Designations of Areas for PM2.5 and Submission
of Implementation Plans for Regional Haze. (a) In General.--Section
107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(6) Designations.--
``(A) Submission.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, not later than February 15, 2004, the Governor of
each State shall submit designations referred to in
paragraph (1) for the July 1997 PM2.5 national
ambient air quality standards for each area within the
State, based on air quality monitoring data collected in
accordance with any applicable Federal reference methods for
the relevant areas.
``(B) Promulgation.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, not later than December 31, 2004, the Administrator
shall, consistent with paragraph (1), promulgate the
designations referred to in subparagraph (A) for each area
of each State for the July 1997 PM2.5 national
ambient air quality standards.
``(7) Implementation plan for regional haze.--
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, not later than 3 years after the date on which the
Administrator promulgates the designations referred to in
paragraph (6)(B) for a State, the State shall submit, for
the entire State, the State implementation plan revisions to
meet the requirements promulgated by the Administrator under
section 169B(e)(1) (referred to in this paragraph as
`regional haze requirements').
``(B) No preclusion of other provisions.--Nothing in
this paragraph precludes the implementation of the
agreements and recommendations stemming from the Grand
Canyon Visibility Transport Commission Report dated June
1996, including the submission of State implementation plan
revisions by the States of Arizona, California, Colorado,
Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, or Wyoming by
December 31, 2003, for implementation of regional haze
requirements applicable to those States.''.
(b) Relationship to Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century.--Except as provided in paragraphs (6) and (7) of section 107(d)
of the Clean Air Act (as added by subsection (a)), section 6101,
subsections (a) and (b) of section 6102, and section 6103 of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (42 U.S.C. 7407 note; 112
Stat. 463), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this
Act, shall remain in effect.]
[Sec. 426. (a) Treatment of Pioneer Homes in Alaska as State Home
for Veterans.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may--
(1) treat the Pioneer Homes in the State of Alaska collectively
as a single State home for veterans for purposes of section 1741 of
title 38, United States Code; and
(2) make per diem payments to the State of Alaska for care
provided to veterans in the Pioneer Homes in accordance with the
provisions of that section.
(b) Treatment Notwithstanding Non-Veteran Residency.--The Secretary
may treat the Pioneer Homes as a State home under subsection (a)
notwithstanding the residency of non-veterans in one or more of the
Pioneer Homes.
(c) Pioneer Homes Defined.--In this section, the term ``Pioneer
Homes'' means the six regional homes in the State of Alaska known as
Pioneer Homes, which are located in the following:
(1) Anchorage, Alaska.
(2) Fairbanks, Alaska.
(3) Juneau, Alaska.
(4) Ketchikan, Alaska.
(5) Palmer, Alaska.
(6) Sitka, Alaska.
(d) Limitation.--The number of beds occupied by veterans
collectively in the six Pioneer Homes listed under subsection (c) for
which per diem would be paid under this authority shall not exceed the
number of veterans in state beds that otherwise would be permitted in
Alaska under the Department of Veterans Affairs state home regulations
governing the number of beds per veteran population.]
Sec. 420. Of the amounts available to the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, such sums as maybe necessary for the benefit of
the families of the astronauts who died on board the Space Shuttle
Columbia on February 1, 2003, are available under the terms of section
203(c)(13) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as
amended, independent of the limitations established therein.
[Sec. 428. Regulation of Small Engines. (a) In considering any
request from California to authorize the state to adopt or enforce
standards of other requirements relating to the control of emissions
from new non-road spark-ignition engines smaller than 50 horsepower, the
Administrator shall give appropriate consideration to safety factors
(including the potential increased risk of burn or fire) associated with
compliance with the California standard.
(b) Not later than December 1, 2004, the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency shall propose regulations under the
Clean Air Act that shall contain standards to reduce emissions from new
nonroad spark-ignition engines smaller than 50 horsepower. Not later
than December 31, 2005, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal
Register final regulations containing such standards.
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(c) No State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt or
attempt to enforce any standard or other requirement applicable to spark
ignition engines smaller than 50 horsepower.
(d) Exception for California.--The prohibition in subsection (e)
does not apply to or restrict in any way the authority granted to
California under Section 209(e) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
7543(e)).
(e) Exception for Other States.--The prohibition in subsection (c)
does not apply to or restrict the authority of any state under Section
209(e)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7543(e)(2)(B)) to enforce
standards or other requirements that were adopted by that state before
September 1, 2003.] (Division G, H.R. 2673, Consolidated Appropriations
Bill, FY 2004.)