[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[Department of Veterans Affairs]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
<h1>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Health Administration
Federal Funds
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 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,
bioengineering services, food services, and salaries and expenses of healthcare employees hired under title 38, United States
Code, aid to State homes as authorized by section 1741 of title 38, United States Code, assistance and support services for
caregivers as authorized by section 1720G of title 38, United States Code, loan repayments authorized by section 604 of the
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–163; 124 Stat. 1174; 38 U.S.C. 7681 note), and
hospital care and medical services authorized by section 1787 of title 38, United States Code; $1,031,808,000, which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that become available on October 1, 2017; and, in addition, $49,161,165,000, plus reimbursements, shall become available on October 1, 2018, and shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided, That, of the amount made available on October 1, 2018, under this heading, $1,400,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020: Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a priority for the provision
of medical treatment for veterans who have service-connected disabilities, 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, 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.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0160–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
292
1,723
9,305
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Pharmaceutical Co-payments, MCCF
631
535
456
1130
Medical Care Collections Fund, Third Party Prescription Claims
100
109
115
1130
Enhanced-use Lease Proceeds, MCCF
1
2
1130
First Party Collections, MCCF
190
205
204
1130
Third Party Collections, MCCF
2,544
2,402
2,431
1130
Parking Fees, MCCF
4
4
4
1130
Compensated Work Therapy, MCCF
61
61
63
1130
MCCF, Long-term Care Copayments
2
3
2
1140
Payments from Compensation and Pension, MCCF
1
2
2
1199
Total current law receipts
3,534
3,323
3,277
1999
Total receipts
3,534
3,323
3,277
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
3,826
5,046
12,582
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Medical Care Collections Fund
–3,503
–3,322
–3,271
2172
Medical Services
2172
Medical Services
2174
Medical Services
1,400
134
2174
Medical Services
7,246
2199
Total current law appropriations
–2,103
4,259
–3,057
2999
Total appropriations
–2,103
4,259
–3,057
5099
Balance, end of year
1,723
9,305
9,525
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0160–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Outpatient care
15,216
15,472
17,073
0002
Inpatient care
7,565
8,168
8,747
0004
Mental health care
5,361
5,793
6,296
0005
Long-term care
3,149
3,341
3,612
0006
Pharmacy
6,256
6,648
6,974
0007
Prosthetics care
2,908
3,414
3,689
0008
Dental care
614
752
808
0009
Rehabilitation
201
779
815
0011
Readjustment Counseling
203
195
196
0012
Caregivers (Title I) P.L. 111–163
487
494
571
0013
Prior-Year Recoveries
246
0014
Non-VA Care (Payments)
9,089
0015
CHAMPVA (VA Portion)
343
353
0022
P.L. 113–146, Hires
1,270
713
0023
P.L. 113–146, Sec. 301
13
17
32
0024
P.L. 113–146, Supplies/Equipment
16
23
0025
P.L. 113–146, Mobile Clinic Video
11
3
0026
P.L. 113–146, Activations
41
0029
P.L. 113–146, Prior Year Recoveries
1
0030
Audit Adjustment
149
0091
Total operating expenses
52,796
46,155
49,166
0101
Outpatient care
810
933
777
0102
Inpatient care
261
300
250
0103
Mental health care
40
46
38
0104
Long-term care
69
79
66
0105
Pharmacy
25
29
24
0106
Prosthetics care
28
32
27
0107
Dental care
25
29
24
0108
Rehabilitation
8
9
8
0109
Readjustment Counseling
8
9
8
0113
P.L. 113–146, Hires
1
0114
P.L. 113–146, Supplies/Equipment
26
26
0191
Total Capital Investment
1,301
1,492
1,222
0799
Total direct obligations
54,097
47,647
50,388
0801
Medical Services (Reimbursable)
119
153
153
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
54,216
47,800
50,541
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1,882
1,539
1,742
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
667
1011
Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [036–0111]
195
1011
Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [036–0162]
330
1011
Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [036–0152]
9
1020
Adjustment of unobligated bal brought forward, Oct 1
223
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
237
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
9
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
2,662
1,762
1,742
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
3,769
1,079
1,032
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [036–0169]
–196
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [036–0165]
–15
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–39
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0181]
–20
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–5287]
3,485
2,456
2,999
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0169]
10
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
6,994
3,535
4,031
Advance appropriations, discretionary:
1170
Advance appropriation
47,603
51,673
44,887
1172
Advance appropriations transferred to other accounts [036–0165]
–15
–15
1172
Advance appropriations transferred to other accounts [036–0169]
–186
–199
1174
Advance appropriations permanently reduced
–1,400
–134
1174
Advance appropriations permanently reduced
–7,246
1180
Advanced appropriation, discretionary (total)
46,203
44,092
44,673
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
116
150
150
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
3
3
3
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
119
153
153
1900
Budget authority (total)
53,316
47,780
48,857
1930
Total budgetary resources available
55,978
49,542
50,599
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–223
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1,539
1,742
58
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
7,089
7,931
7,330
3001
Adjustments to unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
–868
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
54,216
47,800
50,541
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
957
3020
Outlays (gross)
–52,453
–48,401
–48,326
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–237
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–773
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
7,931
7,330
9,545
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–6
–6
–9
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–3
–3
–3
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
3
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–6
–9
–12
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
6,215
7,925
7,321
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
7,925
7,321
9,533
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
53,316
47,780
48,857
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
45,651
41,394
42,168
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
5,437
6,578
5,743
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
51,088
47,972
47,911
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–65
–50
–40
4033
Non-Federal sources
–244
–100
–110
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–309
–150
–150
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–3
–3
–3
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
184
4053
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
9
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
190
–3
–3
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
53,197
47,627
48,704
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
50,779
47,822
47,761
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
1,365
429
415
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
53,197
47,627
48,704
4190
Outlays, net (total)
52,144
48,251
48,176
For 2019, the Budget requests $70.7 billion in advance appropriations for the four medical care appropriations: Medical Services,
Medical Community Care, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities. This request for advance appropriations fulfills
the Administration's commitment to provide reliable and timely resources to support the delivery of accessible and high-quality
medical services for veterans. This funding enables timely and predictable funding for VA's medical care to prevent our Nation's
veterans from being adversely affected by budget delays, and provides opportunities to more effectively use resources in a
constrained fiscal environment.
For 2018, Medical Care appropriations are increased by $2.7 billion over the 2018 enacted advance appropriations of $66.4
billion. Each year, VA updates its budget estimates to incorporate the most recent data on health care utilization rates,
actual program experience, and other factors, such as economic trends in unemployment and inflation. As a result of these
updates, the adjusted budget estimates more accurately reflect the projected medical demands of veterans enrolled in the VA
health care system.
The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Veterans Choice Act"), Public Law 113–146, provided $5 billion
in mandatory funding to increase veterans' access to health care by hiring more physicians and staff and improving VA's physical
infrastructure. It also provided $10 billion in mandatory funding through 2017 to establish a temporary program ("Veterans
Choice Program") to improve veterans' access to health care by allowing eligible veterans who meet certain wait-time or distance
standards to use eligible health care providers outside the VA system. Public Law 115–26, enacted April 19, 2017, amended
the Veterans Choice Act to eliminate the August 7, 2017 sunset date for the Veterans Choice Program, thus allowing the program
to operate until all of the money in the Veterans Choice Fund is expended. To further continue the program, the Budget requests
$2.9 billion in mandatory budget authority in 2018 and $3.5 billion in 2019.
With the resources requested for 2018 and 2019, VA will provide the highest quality health care services for veterans. VA
estimates it will treat 7.0 million patients in 2018 and 7.1 million patients in 2019. Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation
Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) veterans are expected to be 858,552 in 2018 (12.2 percent of the total)
and 887,098 in 2019 (12.4 percent of the total).
Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF).—VA estimates collections of nearly $3.3 billion in both 2018 and 2019, representing nearly five percent of available Medical
Care resources in both years. 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. These collections
also include those collected from the Compensated Work Therapy Program, Compensation and Living Expenses Program, and the
Parking Program.
Medical Services.—For Medical Services, the Budget reflects the following discretionary appropriation funding: the 2017 enacted advance appropriation
of $51.7 billion, augmented with $1.1 billion (as provided in Public Law 114–223); the 2018 enacted advance appropriation
of $44.9 billion, together with an additional $1.0 billion as requested in this Budget; and the 2019 advance appropriation
request of $49.2 billion. This appropriation provides for a comprehensive, integrated health care delivery system that addresses
the needs of eligible veterans and beneficiaries in VA medical centers, outpatient clinic facilities, contract hospitals,
State homes, and outpatient programs on a fee basis. Hospital and outpatient care is also provided by the private sector for
certain dependents and survivors of veterans under the Civilian Health and Medical Programs for the Department of Veterans
Affairs (CHAMPVA). In addition to this funding, the Budget reflects mandatory funding provided in section 801 of the Veterans
Choice Act (Public Law 113–146): $874 million in unobligated balances remained available at the start of 2017.
WORKLOAD
Estimated obligations and workload for six categories of health care services are shown below: outpatient care, inpatient
care, mental health care, long term services and supports, prosthetics care, and dental care. In addition, estimated obligations
and workload are also shown for three programs: CHAMPVA and other dependent programs, readjustment counseling, and Caregivers.
In each of the six categories of health care services, the obligations and workload shown reflect only the provision of care
by VA providers; obligations and workload for all types of non-VA care are displayed separately in VA's Congressional Justification
materials. Finally, the obligations for each of the six categories of health care services do not include the funding provided
by section 801 of the Veterans Choice Act, but the estimated workload levels do include the additional workload associated
with this funding.
Outpatient care.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $18,003 million for this health service category,
which includes funding for ambulatory care in VA hospital-based and community-based clinics.
Estimated operating levels are:
Outpatient Visits (excludes Mental Health):
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Staff
72,664,723
75,117,597
77,155,873
Inpatient care.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $8,997 million, which includes funding for inpatient
care in VA medical centers.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Patients Treated
453,293
445,464
437,635
Mental health care.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $6,334 million for the inpatient, residential,
and outpatient care of veterans with conditions related to mental illness, including alcohol and drug problems. Mental health
services and operations ensure the availability of a range of services, from treatment of a variety of common mental health
conditions in primary care to more intensive interventions in specialty mental health programs for more severe and persisting
mental health conditions. Specialty services such as evidence-based psychotherapies, intensive outpatient programs, residential
rehabilitation treatment, and inpatient care are available to meet the range of veterans' needs.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Average daily census (ADC)
8,341
8,260
8,133
Outpatient Visits/Encounters
13,397,001
13,965,965
14,503,778
Long term services and supports.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $3,678 million for the care of veteran residents
in VA-operated long-term care programs. VA offers a spectrum of geriatric and extended care services to veterans enrolled
in its health care system. The spectrum of long-term care services includes non-institutional and institutional services.
All VA medical centers provide home- and community-based long-term care programs. The patient-focused approach supports veterans
who wish to live safely at home in their own communities for as long as possible. In addition, veterans receive institutional
long-term care through one of four venues: VA Community Living Centers (CLCs); Community Nursing Homes; State Veterans Nursing
Homes; and State Veterans Home Domiciliaries. The operating levels for institutional care below represent only VA CLCs.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Institutional (ADC)
9,084
8,889
8,645
Non-Institutional Visits/Procedures
2,633,814
2,790,072
2,895,940
Prosthetics care.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $3,716 million for veterans. Prosthetic and Sensory
Aids Service is an integrated delivery system designed to provide medically prescribed prosthetic and sensory aids, medical
devices, assistive aids, repairs and services to eligible disabled veterans to maximize their independence and enhance their
quality of life. This includes, but is not limited to, artificial limbs, hearing aids, and home oxygen; items that improve
accessibility such as ramps and vehicle modifications, wheelchairs and mobility aids; and devices surgically placed in the
veteran, such as stents.
Dental care.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $832 million for the treatment of veterans who
require dental care. Dental care services are provided to eligible veterans with a "medical condition negatively impacted
by poor dentition." These patients may include poorly controlled diabetic patients, patients with head or neck cancer, organ
transplant patients, and others. Veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability are eligible for comprehensive dental
care as needed. In addition, homeless veterans enrolled in certain residential treatment programs are also eligible for dental
treatment.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Dental Procedures
4,544,714
4,728,650
4,904,945
Rehabilitation.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $823 million for the provision of rehabilitative
care, including Blind Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Injury programs. These services include inpatient and outpatient blind
and vision rehabilitation programs, adjustment to blindness counseling, patient and family education, and assistive technology.
The mission of Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) Services is to promote the health, independence, quality of life and
productivity of individuals with spinal cord injury and disorders through efficient delivery of acute rehabilitation, psychological,
social, vocational, medical and surgical care, professional training, as well as patient and family education.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
ADC
1,163
1,165
1,162
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) Programs.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $353 million (excludes care in the community portion
found under the new Medical Community Care appropriation) for pharmacy and medical service personnel dealing with CHAMPVA
matters.
Readjustment Counseling.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $204 million. This program provides readjustment
counseling services at VA Vet Centers. Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social
and psychological services to include: professional readjustment counseling to veterans who have served in a combat zone,
military sexual trauma counseling, bereavement counseling for families who experience an active duty death, substance abuse
assessments and referral, medical referral, VBA benefits explanation and referral, and employment counseling. Services are
also extended to the family members of eligible veterans for issues related to military service and the readjustment of those
veterans.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Visits
1,797,663
1,887,546
1,981,923
Caregivers (Title I) Programs.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $571 million. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus
Health Services Act of 2010, Public Law 111–163, authorized VA to provide assistance and support services for Caregivers of
eligible veterans. This program provides a wide range of services for primary caregivers to include: a monthly personal caregiver
stipend, respite care, access to mental health services, beneficiary travel, and health care benefits through the existing
CHAMPVA Program.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Caregiver Stipend (dollars)
421,839,000
424,618,000
489,244,000
Caregiver Caseload
26,989
33,345
37,144
Pharmacy.—Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $6,998 million for pharmacy costs. VA's use of
medication therapies is a fundamental underpinning of how VA delivers health care today. VA's primary focus is on diagnosis
and treatment in an ambulatory environment and home environment basis with institutional care as the modality of last resort.
Estimated operating levels are:
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Number of 30-day Prescriptions (millions)
278
283
294
Public Law 113–146, Veterans Choice Act, Section 801.— The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–146) ("Veterans Choice Act") was enacted on
August 7, 2014. The 2018 Budget supports implementation of the Veterans Choice Act and the Administration's goal of providing
timely, high-quality health care for our Nation's veterans. The Veterans Choice Act provided $5 billion in mandatory funding
in Section 801 to increase veterans' access to health care by hiring more physicians and staff and improving the VA's physical
infrastructure. Obligations in the Medical Services account for 2018 are estimated to be $32 million for Section 301/302,
hiring medical staff, and supplies and materials.
Estimated obligations in the Medical Services account are:
Dollars in Millions
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
FTE & Other Costs
$1,325
$782
$0
Section 301/302 Activities
$13
$0
$32
Activations
$41
$0
$0
Total
$1,379
$782
$32
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0160–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
16,738
17,758
19,250
11.1
Full-time permanent - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
1,020
554
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
353
374
406
11.3
Other than full-time permanent - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
22
12
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1,926
2,045
2,216
11.5
Other personnel compensation - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
117
64
11.9
Total personnel compensation
20,176
20,807
21,872
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
6,414
6,916
7,644
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
155
84
13.0
Benefits for former personnel
9
9
9
21.0
Travel & Transportation of Persons
975
1,025
1,066
22.0
Transportation of things
17
18
18
23.2
Rent, Communications & Utilities
417
450
487
23.2
Rent, Communications & Utilities - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
1
24.0
Printing and reproduction
9
9
9
25.2
Other contractual services
11,840
4,925
5,229
25.2
Other contractual serv. - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
22
21
32
26.0
Supplies & Materials
10,639
11,275
12,228
26.0
Supplies & Materials - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
15
23
31.0
Equipment
1,272
1,466
1,222
31.0
Equipment - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
26
24
32.0
Land and structures
2
41.0
Grants, Subsidies & Contributions
1,712
595
572
44.0
Prior-year Recoveries
246
44.0
Prior Year Recoveries - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
1
92.0
Audit Adjustment
149
99.0
Direct obligations
54,097
47,647
50,388
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
119
153
153
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
54,216
47,800
50,541
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0160–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
222,974
228,966
234,668
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,872
1,872
1,872
Medical community care
For necessary expenses for furnishing health care to individuals pursuant to chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, at
non-Department facilities, $254,000,000, which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that become available on October
1, 2017; and, in addition, $8,384,704,000, plus reimbursements, shall become available on October 1, 2018, and shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided, That of the amount made available on October 1, 2018, under this heading, $2,000,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2022.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0140–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Ambulatory
2,338
2,321
0002
Dental
67
101
0003
Inpatient
774
1,552
0004
LTSS: Facility Based Services
956
1,032
0005
LTSS: Home & Community Based Services
695
806
0006
Mental Health
274
315
0007
CHAMPVA & Other Dependent Programs
1,653
1,610
0008
State Home Programs
1,312
1,346
0009
Camp Lejeune, Veterans Families
6
7
0010
Indian Health Services
24
0011
Caregiver
29
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
8,075
9,143
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
7,246
254
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0169]
–21
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–5287]
850
256
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
8,075
510
Advance appropriations, discretionary:
1170
Advance appropriation
9,409
1172
Advance appropriations transferred to other accounts [036–0169]
–26
1180
Advanced appropriation, discretionary (total)
9,383
1900
Budget authority (total)
8,075
9,893
1930
Total budgetary resources available
8,075
9,893
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
750
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,672
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
8,075
9,143
3020
Outlays (gross)
–6,403
–9,822
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1,672
993
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,672
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1,672
993
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
8,075
9,893
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
6,403
8,351
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1,471
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
6,403
9,822
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
8,075
9,893
4190
Outlays, net (total)
6,403
9,822
For 2019, the Budget requests $8.4 billion in advance appropriations for Medical Community Care. This request for advance
appropriations fulfills the Administration's commitment to provide reliable and timely resources to support the delivery of
accessible and high-quality medical services for veterans. The Medical Community Care appropriation provides for the furnishing
of hospital care and medical services to eligible veterans through agreements with certain eligible entities that have an
agreement to provide such care and services for VA. Medical Community Care will be the source of funding for care that VA
provides to veterans through community providers that is not provided through the Veterans Choice Program.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0140–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.2
Other Contractual Services
6,755
7,797
41.0
State Homes
1,320
1,346
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
8,075
9,143
Medical support and compliance
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; 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.), $284,397,000, which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that become available on October
1, 2017; and, in addition, $7,239,156,000, plus reimbursements, shall become available on October 1, 2018, and shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided, That, of the amount made available on October 1, 2018, under this heading, $100,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0152–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
VA Medical Centers & Other Field Activities
3,868
4,167
4,526
0002
VISN Headquarters
166
223
227
0003
VHA Central Office
608
653
666
0005
Office of Informatics & Analytics
240
236
232
0008
Employee Education Service Center
62
82
84
0009
VHA Service Center
257
245
250
0013
Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies
17
19
20
0014
National Center for Patient Safety
7
9
9
0016
Community Care
707
724
796
0017
VHA Member Services
88
114
116
0025
P.L. 113–146, Activations
5
0026
P.L. 113–146, Section 301/302 Activities
2
14
0091
Total operating expenses
6,027
6,472
6,940
0102
VAMCs & Other Field Activities
24
31
32
0109
VHA Service Center
1
1
1
0116
Community Care
2
2
2
0117
VHA Member Services
1
1
1
0191
Total Capital Investment
28
35
36
0293
Total direct program
6,055
6,507
6,976
0799
Total direct obligations
6,055
6,507
6,976
0801
Medical Support and Compliance (Reimbursable)
13
19
19
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,068
6,526
6,995
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
126
104
69
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
85
1010
Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [036–0160]
–9
1011
Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [036–0162]
9
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
126
104
69
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
100
284
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [036–0169]
–27
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–85
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0169]
1
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
–11
284
Advance appropriations, discretionary:
1170
Advance appropriation
6,144
6,524
6,655
1172
Advance appropriations transferred to other accounts [036–0169]
–26
–28
1174
Advance appropriations permanently reduced
–100
–26
1180
Advanced appropriation, discretionary (total)
6,044
6,472
6,627
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
13
19
19
1900
Budget authority (total)
6,046
6,491
6,930
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6,172
6,595
6,999
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
104
69
4
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
791
883
1,049
3001
Adjustments to unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
–61
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
6,068
6,526
6,995
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
40
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5,898
–6,360
–6,790
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–57
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
883
1,049
1,254
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1
–1
–1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
729
882
1,048
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
882
1,048
1,253
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
6,046
6,491
6,930
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
5,285
5,760
6,151
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
607
593
632
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5,892
6,353
6,783
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–13
–19
–19
4033
Non-Federal sources
–10
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–23
–19
–19
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
10
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
10
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
6,033
6,472
6,911
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
5,869
6,334
6,764
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
6
7
7
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
6,033
6,472
6,911
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5,875
6,341
6,771
For 2019, the Budget requests $7.2 billion in advance appropriations for Medical Support and Compliance. This request for
advance appropriations fulfills the Administration's commitment to provide reliable and timely resources to support the delivery
of accessible and high-quality medical services for veterans.
For Medical Support and Compliance, the Budget reflects the following discretionary appropriation funding from 2017 through
2019: the 2017 enacted advance appropriation of $6.5 billion; the 2018 enacted advance appropriation of $6.7 billion, together
with an additional $284 million as requested in this Budget; and the 2019 advance appropriation request of $7.2 billion. In
addition to this funding, the Budget reflects mandatory funding provided in section 801 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and
Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–146): $20 million in unobligated balances remained available at the start of 2017.
Medical Support and Compliance appropriation finances the expenses of management, security, and administration of the VA health
care system through the operation of VA medical centers, other facilities, Veterans Integrated Service Network offices and
facility director offices, chief of staff operations, quality of care oversight, legal services, billing and coding activities,
procurement, financial management, and human resource management.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0152–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
3,085
3,250
3,384
11.1
Full-time permanent - Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
4
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
66
69
72
11.5
Other personnel compensation
355
374
389
11.9
Total personnel compensation
3,510
3,693
3,845
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
1,217
1,288
1,352
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits - Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
1
13.0
Benefits for former personnel
2
2
2
21.0
Travel & Transportation of Persons
52
53
60
22.0
Transportation of things
11
12
12
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
126
130
133
24.0
Printing and reproduction
17
18
18
25.2
Other contractual services
1,004
1,195
1,421
25.2
Other contractual services - Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Section 801
2
14
26.0
Medical supplies and materials
86
81
83
31.0
Equipment
27
35
36
99.0
Direct obligations
6,055
6,507
6,976
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
13
19
19
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,068
6,526
6,995
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0152–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
49,685
51,353
52,230
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
869
869
869
DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0165–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
DOD-VA health care sharing incentive fund
63
56
66
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
138
82
23
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
7
7
13
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
145
89
36
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1121
Transferred from DOD account [097–0130]
15
15
15
1121
Appropriations transferred from VA account [036–0160]
15
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–30
–40
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
–25
15
Advance appropriations, discretionary:
1173
Advance appropriations transferred from VA account [036–0160]
15
15
1900
Budget authority (total)
–10
30
1930
Total budgetary resources available
145
79
66
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
82
23
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
70
59
100
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
63
56
66
3020
Outlays (gross)
–67
–8
–16
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–7
–7
–13
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
59
100
137
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
70
59
100
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
59
100
137
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
–10
30
Outlays, gross:
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
67
8
16
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–10
30
4190
Outlays, net (total)
67
8
16
The purpose of the Department of Defense-Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund, often referred to as the Joint
Incentive Fund (JIF), is to enable the Departments to carry out a program to identify and provide incentives to implement
creative sharing initiatives at the facility, intra-regional and nationwide levels. The JIF promotes collaboration and new
approaches to problem solving to enable the Departments to improve the coordination of health care services. The Departments
have established the fund and developed processes and criteria to solicit and select projects. Section 721 of the 2003 National
Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 107–314, established the fund and requires VA and Department of Defense to establish
a joint incentive program. In 2018, each Secretary shall contribute a minimum of $15 million to the fund after the appropriation
is enacted.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0165–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
5
5
5
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
49
42
52
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
8
8
8
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
63
56
66
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0165–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
47
47
57
Medical facilities
For necessary expenses for the maintenance and operation of hospitals, nursing homes, domiciliary facilities, and other necessary
facilities of 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 facilities 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 services; $1,079,795,000, which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that become available on October 1, 2017; and, in addition, $5,914,288,000, plus reimbursements, shall become available on October 1, 2018, and shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided, That, of the amount made available on October 1, 2018, under this heading, $250,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0162–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Energy & Green Management
3
39
12
0002
Engineering & Environmental Management Services
578
613
651
0003
Engineering Service
797
811
859
0004
Grounds Maintenance & Fire Protection
91
94
100
0005
Leases
346
658
710
0008
Operating Equipment Maintenance & Repair
207
213
225
0009
Other Facilities Operation Support
31
72
32
0011
Plant Operation
723
666
734
0012
Recurring Maintenance & Repair
489
488
517
0013
Textile Care Processing & Management
155
187
198
0014
Transportation
170
166
176
0023
Prior-Year Recoveries
16
0025
P.L. 113–146, Activations
2
0026
P.L. 113–146, Leases
169
24
0028
P.L. 113–146, Non-Recurring Maintenance
4
0029
P.L. 113–146, Sec. 301
12
4
0030
P.L. 113–146, Prior year Recoveries
30
0091
Total operating expenses
3,811
4,043
4,218
0101
Energy & Green Management
18
0102
Engineering & Environmental Management Services
61
15
18
0103
Engineering Service
9
18
21
0104
Grounds Maintenance & Fire Protection
4
3
3
0105
Leases
47
83
244
0106
Non-Recurring Maintenance
867
1,060
1,870
0107
Operating Equipment Maintenance & Repair
16
12
14
0108
Other Facilities Operation Support
4
5
0109
Plant Operation
13
49
57
0110
Recurring Maintenance & Repair
12
18
21
0111
Textile Care Processing & Management
37
7
8
0122
Transportation
1
7
8
0124
P.L. 113–146, Activations
1
0125
P.L. 113–146, Leases
33
0126
P.L. 113–146, Legionella
31
93
0127
P.L. 113–146, Non-Recurring Maintenance
504
10
0191
Total capital investment
1,654
1,379
2,269
0799
Total direct obligations
5,465
5,422
6,487
0801
Medical Facilities (Reimbursable)
13
17
17
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
5,478
5,439
6,504
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1,239
155
11
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
10
1010
Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [036–0160]
–330
1010
Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [036–0152]
–9
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
46
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
1
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
947
155
11
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
355
248
1,080
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [036–0169]
–37
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–313
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0169]
2
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
7
248
1,080
Advance appropriations, discretionary:
1170
Advance appropriation
4,915
5,074
5,435
1172
Advance appropriations transferred to other accounts [036–0169]
–35
–37
1174
Advance appropriations permanently reduced
–250
–9
1180
Advanced appropriation, discretionary (total)
4,665
5,030
5,398
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
13
17
17
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
1
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
14
17
17
1900
Budget authority (total)
4,686
5,295
6,495
1930
Total budgetary resources available
5,633
5,450
6,506
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
155
11
2
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2,927
2,996
2,935
3001
Adjustments to unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
–171
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
5,478
5,439
6,504
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
241
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5,256
–5,500
–6,257
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–46
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–177
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,996
2,935
3,182
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1
–1
–1
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2,755
2,995
2,934
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,995
2,934
3,181
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
4,686
5,295
6,495
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
3,231
3,966
4,875
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1,557
1,061
1,167
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
4,788
5,027
6,042
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–10
–10
–10
4033
Non-Federal sources
–39
–7
–7
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–49
–17
–17
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
36
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
35
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
4,672
5,278
6,478
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
4,739
5,010
6,025
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
468
473
215
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Non-Federal sources
–1
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4143
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
1
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
467
473
215
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4,672
5,278
6,478
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5,206
5,483
6,240
For 2019, the Budget requests advance appropriations of $5.9 billion for Medical Facilities. This request for advance appropriations
fulfills the Administration's commitment to provide reliable and timely resources to support the delivery of accessible and
high-quality medical services for veterans.
For Medical Facilities, the Budget reflects the following discretionary appropriation funding from 2017 through 2019: the
2017 enacted advance appropriation of $5.1 billion, together with an additional $248 million (as directed in Public Law 114–223);
the 2018 enacted advance appropriation of $5.4 billion, together with an additional $1.1 billion as requested in this Budget;
and the 2019 advance appropriation request of $5.9 billion. In addition to this funding, the Budget reflects mandatory funding
provided in section 801 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–146): $144 million
in unobligated balances remained available at the start of2017.
Medical Facilities provides for the operations and maintenance of the capital infrastructure required to provide health care
to the Nation's veterans. These costs include utilities, engineering, capital planning, leases, laundry services, grounds
maintenance, trash removal, housekeeping, fire protection, pest management, facility repair and maintenance, and property
disposition and acquisition.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0162–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
1,112
1,163
1,206
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
23
24
25
11.5
Other personnel compensation
128
134
139
11.9
Total personnel compensation
1,263
1,321
1,370
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
452
480
503
13.0
Benefits for former personnel
1
1
1
21.0
Travel & Transportation of Persons
37
38
39
22.0
Transportation of things
14
15
15
23.2
Rent, Communications & Utilities
876
1,172
1,239
23.2
Rent, Communications & Utilities - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
169
24
24.0
Printing and reproduction
1
1
25.2
Other Contractual Services
637
661
719
25.2
Other Contractual Services - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
5
12
4
26.0
Supplies & Materials
310
318
327
26.0
Supplies & Materials - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
1
31.0
Equipment
104
68
110
31.0
Equipment - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
1
32.0
Lands & Structures
981
1,208
2,159
32.0
Lands & Structures - P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
568
103
44.0
P.L. 113–146, Non Section 801 - Prior Year Recoveries
16
44.0
P.L. 113–146, Section 801 - Prior Year Recoveries
30
99.0
Direct obligations
5,465
5,422
6,487
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
13
17
17
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
5,478
5,439
6,504
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0162–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
23,434
24,253
24,699
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
490
490
490
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, $640,000,000, plus reimbursements, shall remain available until September 30, 2019.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0161–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Bio-medical laboratory science research
211
198
186
0002
Rehabilitation research
112
109
102
0003
Health services research
112
109
102
0004
Clinical science research
225
266
250
0091
Total operating expenses
660
682
640
0799
Total direct obligations
660
682
640
0801
Medical and Prosthetic Research (Reimbursable)
35
40
40
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
695
722
680
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
75
62
53
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
35
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
110
62
53
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
631
675
640
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–20
1130
Appropriations permanently reduced
–2
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
611
673
640
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
36
40
40
1900
Budget authority (total)
647
713
680
1930
Total budgetary resources available
757
775
733
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
62
53
53
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
219
247
284
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
695
722
680
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
3
3020
Outlays (gross)
–620
–685
–677
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–35
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–15
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
247
284
287
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–4
–4
–4
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–4
–4
–4
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
215
243
280
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
243
280
283
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
647
713
680
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
378
508
484
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
242
177
193
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
620
685
677
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–22
–24
–24
4033
Non-Federal sources
–15
–16
–16
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–37
–40
–40
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
1
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
611
673
640
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
583
645
637
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
611
673
640
4190
Outlays, net (total)
583
645
637
For 2018, the total budgetary resources of $ 1.8 billion is comprised of $640 million in direct appropriations, $544 million
in medical care support such as physicians' pay, utilities and other overhead, $400 million in Federal grants, and $170 million
in other non-federal resources. The research program will support 3,040 full time equivalents through direct appropriation.
This account is an intramural research program that has had outstanding success that has led to critical clinical achievements
that improve the health and quality of life for Veterans and the Nation. As a health research program focused exclusively
on the needs of Veterans, VA Research continues to play a vital role in the care and rehabilitation of our men and women who
have served in uniform. Building on more than 90 years of discovery and innovation engaging Veterans as research volunteers,
VA Research has a proud track record of transforming VA health care by bringing new evidence-based treatments and technologies
into everyday clinical care.
In 2018, VA will invest in research that expands prevention and treatment possibilities for Veterans at risk for suicide.
VA is currently undertaking and awaiting the results of a cooperative study on Lithium (an oral medication), the largest such
trial on suicide prevention to date. Other interventions must also be evaluated and those first studies will be starting early
in 2018.
A particular goal for VA Research in 2018 is to use the Million Veteran Program (MVP) to advance precision medicine. MVP is
a groundbreaking genomic research program that is collecting genetic samples and general health information from 1 million
Veterans. MVP will use genetic analysis to improve treatments, thus improving care for Veterans and all Americans. Currently,
MVP has enrolled more than 544,000 Veterans. Investigators have already completed initial analyses of MVP genetic data in
studies on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Gulf War Illness, and further analyses
are underway.
Research to benefit Gulf War Veterans remains a priority. As directed by Senate Report 111–40, the VA research program ensures
that no less than $15 million is available for Gulf War research each year; the actual amount spent on such research depends
on the quantity and quality of research proposals. VA has worked to develop Gulf War researchers to ensure that research proposals
of high scientific merit are submitted. Funding for 2017 is estimated at $15 million.
The opioid addiction epidemic is a major clinical and public health problem. Opioids are used to treat chronic pain, but they
are associated with dangerous side effects including depressed breathing, cognitive impairment, and the potential for addiction.
In 2018, VA will expand pain management research in two areas, one nearer term and the other longer term: testing and implementing
complementary approaches, and working other drug models and current drugs in the market to test their efficacy for treating
pain.
VA is expanding research efforts to improve women Veterans health, by studying how VA provides for women Veterans general
and gender-specific health care needs, and understanding military experiences of women Veterans as well as later health risk
factors.
VA works closely with other federal agencies to assure effective use of scarce taxpayer resources in executing its research
mission. VA conducts joint programmatic reviews with the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Institutes of Health (NIH)
to ensure that research efforts are well coordinated, benefiting Veterans and the American public.
Veterans' health issues are addressed comprehensively in the following four program divisions and the medical care research
support required for these programs:
Biomedical laboratory.—Supports preclinical research to understand life processes from a molecular, genomic, and physiological level in regard
to diseases affecting veterans.
Clinical science.—Administers investigations (i.e., human subject research such as drug, surgical, single subject, pilot, and multi-center
cooperative studies as well as feasibility trials) aimed at instituting new, more effective clinical care.
Health services.—Supports studies to identify and promote effective and efficient strategies to improve the delivery of health care to veterans.
Rehabilitation.—Develops novel approaches to restoring veterans with traumatic amputation, central nervous system injuries, loss of sight
and/or hearing, or other physical and cognitive impairments to full and productive lives.
VA's Medical and Prosthetic Research programs are included in the Federal Research and Development (R&D) budget.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM RESOURCES [in millions of dollars]
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Medical and prosthetic research appropriation
631
673
640
VA Medical Care Support
526
572
544
Other Federal and Non-Federal Resources
581
595
570
Reimbursements
36
40
40
Total program resources
1,774
1,880
1,794
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0161–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
248
249
248
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
1
2
11.5
Other personnel compensation
5
5
4
11.9
Total personnel compensation
254
255
254
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
89
90
87
21.0
Employee travel
5
6
4
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
3
2
2
24.0
Printing and reproduction
1
1
1
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
234
254
229
26.0
Supplies and materials
37
39
33
31.0
Equipment
37
35
30
99.0
Direct obligations
660
682
640
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
35
40
40
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
695
722
680
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0161–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
2,997
3,059
3,040
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
141
141
115
Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0169–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Joint DOD-VA Medical Facility Demonstration Fund (Direct)
391
412
428
0801
Joint DOD-VA Medical Facility Demonstration Fund (Reimbursable)
7
9
16
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
398
421
444
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
8
6
5
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0160]
–10
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0152]
–1
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0162]
–2
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0162]
37
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0152]
27
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0160]
196
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0167]
7
7
8
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [097–0130]
120
120
116
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–5287]
18
16
16
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0140]
21
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
392
164
140
Advance appropriations, discretionary:
1173
Advance appropriations transferred from other accounts [036–0140]
26
1173
Advance appropriations transferred from other accounts [036–0152]
26
28
1173
Advance appropriations transferred from other accounts [036–0160]
186
199
1173
Advance appropriations transferred from other accounts [036–0162]
35
37
1180
Advanced appropriation, discretionary (total)
247
290
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
7
9
16
1900
Budget authority (total)
399
420
446
1930
Total budgetary resources available
407
426
451
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–3
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
6
5
7
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
92
86
89
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
398
421
444
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
16
3020
Outlays (gross)
–396
–418
–443
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–24
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
86
89
90
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
92
86
89
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
86
89
90
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
399
420
446
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
330
378
402
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
66
40
41
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
396
418
443
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–7
–8
–15
4033
Non-Federal sources
–1
–1
–1
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–8
–9
–16
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
392
411
430
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
388
409
427
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
392
411
430
4190
Outlays, net (total)
388
409
427
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) will each contribute funding to the Joint Department
of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, established by section 1704 of Public Law 111–84,
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. This funding will support the continuing operations of the Captain
James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), which opened on December 20, 2010. In 2017 and 2018, VA expects to transfer
funds from the Medical Services, Medical Community Care, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Information
Technology Systems accounts, while DOD expects to transfer funds from the Defense Health Program account.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0169–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
171
177
184
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
56
61
63
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
78
80
82
26.0
Supplies and materials
58
62
65
31.0
Equipment
14
16
17
32.0
Land and structures
14
16
17
99.0
Direct obligations
391
412
428
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
7
9
16
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
398
421
444
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0169–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
2,038
2,172
2,172
Medical Care Collections Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–5287–0–2–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1101
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
3,503
3,322
3,271
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [036–0160]
–3,485
–2,456
–2,999
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [036–0169]
–18
–16
–16
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0140]
–850
–256
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
VA has the authority to collect co-payments, which are deposited into the Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF) receipt account.
As allowed by the provisions of the appropriations Act, these receipts are transferred to Medical Services, Medical Community
Care, and the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund (Joint Demonstration
Fund) appropriations where they remain available until expended for the purposes of this account. In 2016, over $3.5 billion
was collected in the MCCF receipt account and transferred to the Medical Services appropriation and Joint Demonstration Fund
to provide health care to our veterans. These collections consist of co-payments from veterans for inpatient, outpatient,
and nursing home care, and prescribed medications; third-party insurance payments from veterans for nonservice-connected conditions;
and collections from enhanced-use leases, the Compensated Work Therapy Program, Compensation and Living Expensed Program,
and the Parking Program.
Canteen Service Revolving Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4014–0–3–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Reimbursable operating expenses
260
257
275
0802
Reimbursable direct operations
164
173
173
0810
Reimbursable capital investment: Sales program: Purchase of equipment and leasehold
9
20
20
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
433
450
468
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
15
25
34
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
1
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
16
25
34
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
441
458
477
1801
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
1
1
1
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
442
459
478
1930
Total budgetary resources available
458
484
512
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
25
34
44
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
61
48
36
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
433
450
468
3020
Outlays (gross)
–445
–462
–481
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
48
36
23
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–4
–5
–6
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
–1
–1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–5
–6
–7
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
57
43
30
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
43
30
16
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
442
459
478
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
368
449
467
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
77
13
14
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
445
462
481
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources
–1
–1
4123
Non-Federal sources
–441
–457
–476
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–441
–458
–477
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4140
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
–1
–1
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
4
4
4
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
4
4
4
The Veterans Canteen Service was established to furnish, at reasonable prices, meals, 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)
Identification code 036–4014–0–3–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
133
133
143
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
3
3
3
11.9
Total personnel compensation
136
136
146
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
45
45
45
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
3
3
3
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
6
6
6
26.0
Supplies and materials
223
240
248
31.0
Equipment
20
20
20
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
433
450
468
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–4014–0–3–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
3,410
3,450
3,500
Veterans Choice Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0172–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Veterans Choice Fund - Administrative
117
406
0002
Veterans Choice Fund - Program
2,645
3,441
626
0003
Emergency Hep-C
1
0004
Emergency Non-VA Care
470
0091
Direct program activities, subtotal
3,233
3,847
626
0109
Capital Investment
30
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
3,233
3,877
626
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
8,201
4,503
626
1020
Adjustment of unobligated bal brought forward, Oct 1
–1,100
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
635
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
7,736
4,503
626
1930
Total budgetary resources available
7,736
4,503
626
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
4,503
626
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
564
1,745
3,105
3001
Adjustments to unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,100
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
3,233
3,877
626
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2,517
–2,517
–1,900
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–635
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1,745
3,105
1,831
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,664
1,745
3,105
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1,745
3,105
1,831
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
2,517
2,517
1,900
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
2,517
2,517
1,900
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Enacted/requested:
Outlays
2,517
2,517
1,900
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority
2,874
Outlays
718
Total:
Budget Authority
2,874
Outlays
2,517
2,517
2,618
The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Veterans Choice Act"), Public Law 113–146, provided $10 billion
in mandatory funding through 2017 to establish a temporary program ("Veterans Choice Program") improving veterans' access
to health care by allowing eligible veterans who meet certain wait-time or distance standards to use eligible health care
providers outside the VA system. The law directed that this funding be deposited in the Veterans Choice Fund. In July 2015,
Congress provided emergency funding for Hepatitis C ($500,000,000) and Care in the Community ($2,848,500,000) by passing Public
Law 114–41, the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015, which gave VA temporary authority
to use Veterans Choice Fund dollars on other programs. This authority ended on October 1, 2015 and did not extend into fiscal
year 2016.
Public Law 115–26 amended the Veterans Choice Act to eliminate the August 7, 2017 sunset date for the Veterans Choice Program,
thus allowing the program to operate until all of the money in the Veterans Choice Fund is expended.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0172–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
4
9
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
4
10
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
1
2
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
10
25.2
Other contract services
2,535
3,855
626
25.2
Audit Adjustment
693
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
3,233
3,877
626
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0172–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
58
131
Veterans Choice Fund
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0172–4–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Veterans Choice Fund - Adminstrative
31
0002
Veterans Choice Fund - Program
2,843
0091
Direct program activities, subtotal
2,874
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2,874
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
2,874
1930
Total budgetary resources available
2,874
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
2,874
3020
Outlays (gross)
–718
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,156
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,156
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
2,874
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
718
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
2,874
4190
Outlays, net (total)
718
To continue the Veterans Choice Program, the Budget requests $2.9 billion in mandatory budget authority in 2018 and $3.5 billion
in 2019 and each subsequent outyear.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0172–4–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
9
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
10
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
2
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
12
25.2
Other contract services
2,814
26.0
Supplies and materials
36
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2,874
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0172–4–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
131
Trust Funds
General Post Fund, National Homes
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8180–0–7–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
9
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
General Post Fund, National Homes, Deposits
21
31
31
1140
General Post Fund, National Homes, Interest on Investments
2
2
2
1199
Total current law receipts
23
33
33
1999
Total receipts
23
33
33
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
23
33
42
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
General Post Fund, National Homes
–23
–24
–25
5099
Balance, end of year
9
17
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8180–0–7–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Religious, recreational, and entertainment activities
21
22
23
0003
Therapeutic residence maintenance
1
1
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
22
23
24
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
106
107
108
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
23
24
25
1930
Total budgetary resources available
129
131
133
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
107
108
109
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
3
3
3
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
22
23
24
3020
Outlays (gross)
–22
–23
–24
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
3
3
3
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
3
3
3
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
3
3
3
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
23
24
25
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
20
21
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
22
3
3
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
22
23
24
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
23
24
25
4190
Outlays, net (total)
22
23
24
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
106
106
107
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
106
107
108
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 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. (38 U.S.C. chs. 83
and 85.)
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8180–0–7–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
7
8
8
26.0
Supplies and materials
13
13
14
31.0
Equipment
1
1
1
32.0
Land and structures
1
1
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
22
23
24
Benefits Programs
Federal Funds
Veterans benefits administration
Compensation and pensions
(including transfer of funds)
For the payment of compensation benefits to or on behalf of veterans and a pilot program for disability examinations as authorized
by section 107 and chapters 11, 13, 18, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States Code; pension benefits to or on behalf
of veterans as authorized by chapters 15, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States Code; and burial benefits, the Reinstated
Entitlement Program for Survivors, 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 title IV of the Servicemembers
Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 541 et seq.) and for other benefits as authorized by sections 107, 1312, 1977, and 2106,
and chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States Code, $95,768,462,000, to remain available until expended and to become available on October 1, 2018: Provided, That not to exceed $17,882,000 of the amount made available for fiscal year 2019 under this heading shall be reimbursed to "General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration", and "Information
Technology Systems" for necessary expenses in implementing the provisions of chapters 51, 53, and 55 of title 38, United States
Code, 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 Care Collections
Fund" to augment the funding of individual medical facilities for nursing home care provided to pensioners as authorized: Provided further, That, of the funds made available under this heading in this Act and in Public Law 114–223, such sums
as may be necessary shall be reimbursed to "General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration" and "Information
Technology Systems" for necessary expenses in carrying out the pilot program for disability examinations authorized by section
504 of Public Law 104–275, as amended (38 U.S.C. 5101 note), to include associated expenses authorized by section 111 of
title 38, United States Code.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0102–0–1–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0101
Veterans
67,483
71,440
77,485
0102
Survivors
6,443
6,767
7,113
0191
Compensation sub-total
73,926
78,207
84,598
0200
Other compensation expenses
73,926
78,207
84,598
0201
Chapter 18
20
20
21
0202
Clothing allowance
103
107
115
0203
Misc assistance (EAJ, SAFD)
13
13
13
0204
Medical exam pilot program
308
765
778
0205
OBRA payment to VBA and IT
3
3
4
0206
Reinstated entitlement program for survivors
1
1
1
0291
Total other compensation expenses
448
909
932
0293
Total compensation
74,374
79,116
85,530
0302
Veterans
3,645
3,743
3,901
0303
Survivors
1,808
1,938
2,089
0391
Pensions sub total
5,453
5,681
5,990
0401
Reimbursements to GOE, IT and VHA
15
13
14
0492
Total pensions
5,468
5,694
6,004
0501
Caskets and Urns
1
1
1
0502
Burial allowance
27
28
29
0503
Burial plots
20
20
21
0504
Service-connected deaths
61
62
65
0505
Burial flags
19
23
24
0506
Headstones and markers
81
80
77
0508
Graveliners
6
6
4
0509
Pre-Place Crypts
16
16
22
0591
Total burial program
231
236
243
0900
Total new obligations (object class 42.0)
80,073
85,046
91,777
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
5,818
2,842
3,879
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
9
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
222
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
6,049
2,842
3,879
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
76,866
Advance appropriations, mandatory:
1270
Advance appropriation
86,083
90,119
1900
Budget authority (total)
76,866
86,083
90,119
1930
Total budgetary resources available
82,915
88,925
93,998
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
2,842
3,879
2,221
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
6,038
143
1,008
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
80,073
85,046
91,777
3020
Outlays (gross)
–85,959
–84,181
–84,173
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–9
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
143
1,008
8,612
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
6,038
143
1,008
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
143
1,008
8,612
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
76,866
86,083
90,119
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
74,103
81,196
79,285
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
11,856
2,985
4,888
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
85,959
84,181
84,173
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Non-Federal sources
–222
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4143
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
222
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
76,866
86,083
90,119
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
85,737
84,181
84,173
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
76,866
86,083
90,119
4190
Outlays, net (total)
85,737
84,181
84,173
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority
76,866
86,083
90,119
Outlays
85,737
84,181
84,173
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority
–3,225
Outlays
–3,225
Total:
Budget Authority
76,866
86,083
86,894
Outlays
85,737
84,181
80,948
WORKLOAD
2016 actual
2017 est
2018 est.
Compensation Completed Claims:
Rating
1,122,718
1,165,759
1,208,699
Other Claims
2,367,585
2,488,251
2,500,458
Pension Completed Claims:
Rating
150,089
155,843
161,583
Other Non-Rating Claims
394,467
434,776
425,762
For 2019, the Budget requests $95,768,462,000 in advance appropriations for Compensation and Pensions. This request satisfies
the requirement created by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 113–235) and prevents
our Nation's veterans from being adversely affected by budget delays.
This appropriation provides for the payment of compensation, pension, and burial benefits 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 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.
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 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.
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, 2018, is expected to be 2.8 percent.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMPENSATION CASES AND PAYMENTS
2016 actual
2017 est
2018 est.
Veterans:
Cases
4,269,523
4,446,347
4,616,764
Average payment per case, per year
$15,805
$16,067
$16,784
Total obligations (in millions)
$67,482
$71,439
$77,486
Survivors:
Cases
394,813
408,013
419,948
Average payment per case, per year
$16,320
$16,586
$16,938
Total obligations (in millions)
$6,443
$6,767
$7,113
Chapter 18:
Children
1,155
1,146
1,137
Average payment per case, per year
$17,704
$17,757
$18,254
Total obligations (in millions)
$20
$20
$21
Clothing allowance:
Number of veterans
132,575
137,858
143,070
Average payment per case, per year
$777
$780
$801
Total obligations (in millions)
$103
$107
$115
Special Allowance for Dependents:
Cases
37
34
31
Average benefit
$2,394
$2,401
$2,468
Total obligations (in millions)
$0
$0
$0
Equal Access to Justice Act:
Cases
2,858
2,799
2,740
Average benefit
$4,688
$4,702
$4,820
Total Obligations (in millions)
$13
$13
$13
REPS:
Cases
18
14
11
Average benefit
$38,564
$48,448
$54,505
Total Obligations (in millions)
$1
$1
$1
Pension benefits may be paid 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, 2018, is expected to be 2.8 percent.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF PENSION CASES AND PAYMENTS
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Veterans:
Cases
291,904
288,630
289,178
Average payment per case, per year
$12,485
$12,970
$13,488
Total obligations (in millions)
$3,644
$3,743
$3,901
Survivors:
Cases
203,771
203,194
204,006
Average payment per case, per year
$8,874
$9,536
$10,241
Total obligations (in millions)
$1,808
$1,938
$2,089
Burial benefits in 2017 provide for: (a) the payment of an allowance of $749 (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 $749
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 of up to $2,000 when a veteran dies as a result of a 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
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Burial allowance
34,993
36,057
37,212
Burial plot
25,142
25,907
26,737
Service-connected deaths
19,147
20,294
21,222
Burial flags
481,164
497,644
497,644
Headstones and markers
365,179
369,511
373,895
Graveliners
11,210
11,343
11,478
Preplaced crypts
29,575
29,926
30,281
Caskets and Urns
298
302
305
Compensation and Pensions
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0102–4–1–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0101
COLA Round Down
–20
0102
Individual Unemployability (IU) Program Modernization
–3,205
0900
Total new obligations (object class 42.0)
–3,225
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
Advance appropriations, mandatory:
1270
Advance appropriation
–3,225
1900
Budget authority (total)
–3,225
1930
Total budgetary resources available
–3,225
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
–3,225
3020
Outlays (gross)
3,225
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
–3,225
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
–3,225
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–3,225
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–3,225
Round-Down of the Computation of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Service-Connected Compensation and Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for Ten Years.—VA proposes to amend title 38, U.S. Code (U.S.C.), sections 1104(a) and 1303(a) to provide a ten-year round-down provision
of the computation of the COLA for service-connected compensation and DIC. Public Law 108–183 extended the ending date of
this provision from 2011 to 2013, but the provision has now expired. The COLA round-down provision for ten years, beginning
in 2018, results in cost savings. Benefit savings to the Compensation and Pensions account are estimated to be $19.8 million
in 2018, $65.5 million in 2019, $627.2 million over five years, and $2.7 billion over ten years.
Modernization of the Individual Unemployability (IU) Program.—VA currently provides additional disability compensation benefits to Veterans, irrespective of age, who it deems unable to
obtain or maintain gainful employment due to their service-connected disabilities through a program called Individual Unemployability
(IU). The IU program is a part of VA's disability compensation program that allows VA to pay certain Veterans disability compensation
at the 100 percent rate, even though VA has not rated their service-connected disabilities at the total level. These Veterans
have typically received an original disability ratings between 60 and 100 percent. Under this proposal, Veterans eligible
for Social Security retirement benefits would have their IU terminated upon reaching the minimum retirement age for Social
Security purposes, or upon enactment of the proposal if the Veteran is already in receipt of Social Security retirement benefits.
These Veterans would continue to receive VA disability benefits based on their original disability rating, at the scheduler
evaluation level. IU benefits would not be terminated for Veterans who are ineligible for Social Security retirement benefits,
thus allowing them to continue to receive IU past minimum retirement age. Savings to the Compensation and Pensions account
are estimated to be $3.2 billion in 2018, $17.9 billion over five years, and $40.8 billion over ten years.
Readjustment benefits
For the payment of readjustment and rehabilitation benefits to or on behalf of veterans as authorized by chapters 21, 30,
31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States Code, $11,832,175,000, to remain available until expended and to become available on October 1, 2018: Provided, That expenses for rehabilitation program services and assistance which the Secretary is authorized to provide under subsection
(a) of section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, other than under paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of that subsection,
shall be charged to this account.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0137–0–1–702
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0101
Sons and daughters
441
459
478
0102
Spouses
79
78
81
0191
Total education and training
520
537
559
0201
Vocational rehabilitation training
742
783
842
0202
Subsistence allowance
573
722
752
0203
Automobiles and adaptive equipment
135
177
185
0204
Housing Grants
103
111
116
0205
Housing Technology Grants
1
1
0291
Total special assistance to disabled veterans
1,554
1,794
1,895
0301
Work study
42
48
50
0302
Payments to States
19
19
19
0303
All-volunteer assistance: Basic benefits and all other
11,810
12,064
12,313
0305
Tuition Assistance
6
5
5
0306
Licensing and Certification
2
3
3
0307
Reporting fees
10
9
10
0308
Reimbursement to GOE
1
1
0309
Contract Counseling
4
6
6
0391
Total All-volunteer assistance and other
11,893
12,155
12,407
0799
Total direct obligations
13,967
14,486
14,861
0802
Veterans and servicepersons supplementary benefits
17
18
19
0803
Chapter 1606 reservists benefits
110
106
101
0804
Chapter 1606 reservists supplementary benefits
30
29
28
0805
Chapter 1607 reservists benefits
21
21
21
0807
Chapter 33 DoD Reimbursements
120
128
133
0899
Total reimbursable obligations
298
302
302
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
14,265
14,788
15,163
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
2,320
2,914
4,769
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
4
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
244
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
2,568
2,914
4,769
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
14,313
Advance appropriations, mandatory:
1270
Advance appropriation
16,341
13,709
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
298
302
302
1900
Budget authority (total)
14,611
16,643
14,011
1930
Total budgetary resources available
17,179
19,557
18,780
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
2,914
4,769
3,617
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
714
183
245
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
14,265
14,788
15,163
3020
Outlays (gross)
–14,792
–14,726
–14,872
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–4
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
183
245
536
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1
–1
–1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
713
182
244
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
182
244
535
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
14,611
16,643
14,011
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
11,758
11,630
9,858
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
3,034
3,096
5,014
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
14,792
14,726
14,872
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources
–298
–302
–302
4123
Non-Federal sources
–244
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–542
–302
–302
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4143
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
244
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
14,313
16,341
13,709
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
14,250
14,424
14,570
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
14,313
16,341
13,709
4190
Outlays, net (total)
14,250
14,424
14,570
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority
14,313
16,341
13,709
Outlays
14,250
14,424
14,570
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority
–42
Outlays
–42
Total:
Budget Authority
14,313
16,341
13,667
Outlays
14,250
14,424
14,528
WORKLOAD - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Evaluation and planning
80,229
81,031
81,842
Rehabilitation services
120,112
121,333
122,547
Employment services status
24,595
24,841
25,089
Vocational/educational counseling
15,239
15,391
15,545
WORKLOAD - Education
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Original claims
358,001
347,893
338,152
Adjustments/supplemental claims
3,756,960
3,650,878
3,548,654
For 2019, the Budget requests $11,832,175,000 in advance appropriations for Readjustment Benefits. This request satisfies
the requirement created by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 113–235) and prevents
our Nation's Veterans from being adversely affected by budget delays.
This appropriation finances educational assistance allowances for certain servicemembers, veterans, and for eligible dependents
of those: (a) veterans who died from service-connected causes or have a total and permanent rated service-connected disability;
and (b) servicemembers who were captured or missing in action. In addition, certain disabled veterans are provided with vocational
rehabilitation, specially adapted housing grants, and automobile grants with the associated approved adaptive equipment. Voluntary
contributions by eligible servicemembers and matching contributions provided by the Department of Defense are included in
the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account.
The Post 9–11 GI Bill (Chapter 33).—Public Law 110–252 greatly expanded education benefits beginning on August 1, 2009. Based on length of active duty service
and training rate, trainees may be entitled to benefits including: tuition and fees, housing allowance, books and supplies
stipend, kickers, and Yellow Ribbon matching payments. Certain active duty members of the Armed Forces may transfer benefits
to a spouse or children.
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. Public Law 108–375 established a program to provide educational assistance to members of the reserve components called
or ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency declared by the President or the Congress, in recognition
of the sacrifices that those members make in answering the call to duty. The Readjustment Benefit 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, Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education converters, reservists,
and the National Call to Service Program are financed by payments from Department of Defense.
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35).—Benefits are provided 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 servicemembers missing in action or interred 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.
The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program.—Established under Public Law 112–56, is a program that, from July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014, provides up to 12 months
of retraining assistance to veterans at least 35 years of age but not more than 60 years of age, who are unemployed, received
an honorable discharge and have no eligibility remaining for other education benefits. Veterans participating in this program
would receive monthly payments equal to the three-year payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) chapter 30.
The following table shows a caseload and cost comparison for these beneficiaries under existing legislation.
CASELOAD AND AVERAGE COST DATA
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Chapter 33:
Number of trainees
790,090
793,235
796,389
Average cost per trainee
$14,661
$14,984
$15,292
Total cost (in millions)
$11,583
$11,886
$12,178
Chapter 30:
Number of trainees
47,307
39,869
33,394
Average cost per trainee
$7,717
$8,116
$8,578
Total cost (in millions)
$365
$324
$286
Chapter 1606:
Number of trainees
61,388
60,981
60,577
Average cost per trainee
$2,228
$2,202
$2,137
Total cost (in millions)
$137
$131
$127
Chapter 1607:
Number of trainees
4,538
4,538
4,538
Average cost per trainee
$4,561
$4,588
$4,611
Total cost (in millions)
$21
$21
$21
Chapter 35 Sons and Daughters:
Number of trainees
81,118
83,932
86,847
Average cost per trainee (in dollars)
$5,439
$5,471
$5,498
Total cost (in millions)
$441
$459
$478
Chapter 35 Wives and Widow(ers):
Number of trainees
15,644
15,332
15,723
Average cost per trainee (in dollars)
$5,067
$5,097
$5,123
Total cost (in millions)
$79
$78
$81
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program:
Number of trainees
0
Average cost per trainee
$0
Total cost (in millions)
$0.1
$0
$0
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31).—Servicemembers and veterans with service-connected disabilities receive the assistance necessary to help them prepare for,
obtain, and maintain suitable employment. Comprehensive assessments may include interest and aptitude testing as well as specialized
assessments such as functional capacity examinations. During the training phase of the program, eligible servicemembers and
veterans are provided assistance for necessary training such as tuition, fees, books and supplies at colleges, technical schools
and other training programs. A veteran enrolled in training receives a monthly subsistence allowance. Eligible veterans may
also receive specialized or adaptive equipment to help them overcome a disability or enable them to compete with non-disabled
individuals. At the completion of training, veterans are provided with employment and placement services, including supplies
and equipment needed to enter employment, adaptive equipment and workplace accommodations, incentives to employers to reimburse
them for hiring and training veterans with disabilities, and two final months of subsistence allowance.
CASELOAD AND AVERAGE COST DATA
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Chapter 31:
Rehabilitation, Evaluation, Planning and Service cases
21,418
21,796
22,585
Number of trainees
115,703
117,742
122,009
Average cost per trainee (in dollars)
$11,363
$12,782
$13,065
Total cost (in millions)
$1,314
$1,504
$1,594
Specially Adapted Housing Grants.—Specially adapted housing grants are provided to certain severely disabled veterans. In 2017, the maximum grant amount was
$77,307. Veterans who suffer service-connected blindness or who have lost the use of both upper extremities can receive up
to $15,462.
Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grants.—Under the Veterans Benefits Act of 2010, (Public Law 111–275), VA may provide grants of up to $200,000 per fiscal year to
individuals or entities for the development of specially adapted housing assistive technologies and limits to $1 million the
aggregate amount of such grants VA may award in any fiscal year.
Automobile Grants and Adaptive Equipment.—Certain disabled veterans are provided with automobile grants with the associated approved adaptive equipment. An allowance
is provided to certain service-disabled veterans and servicemembers toward the purchase price of an automobile. The maximum
allowance increased to $20,235 in 2017, under The Veterans Benefits Act of 2010, (Public Law 111–275) and will continue to
increase based on the CPI-U. Adaptive equipment and the maintenance and replacement of such equipment is also provided.
CASELOAD AND AVERAGE COST DATA
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Housing grants:
Number of housing grants
2,678
2,735
2,732
Average cost per grant
$38,559
$40,617
$42,347
Total cost (in millions)
$103
$111
$116
Number of housing technology grants
4
5
0
Average cost per grant
$195,855
$200,000
$0
Total cost (in millions)
$.8
$1
$0
Automobiles or other conveyances:
Number of conveyances
2,413
3,147
2,675
Average benefit
$19,034
$18,401
$17,790
Obligations (in millions)
$46
$58
$48
Adaptive equipment (including maintenance, repair, and installation for automobiles):
Number of items
7,323
8,322
8,236
Average benefit
$12,187
$14,284
$16,741
Obligations (in millions)
$89
$119
$138
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 servicemembers. If a service department pays less than 100 percent, a servicemember eligible for the
Montgomery GI Bill Active-duty (MGIB) or the Post 9–11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) can elect to receive VA benefits for all or a
portion of the remaining expenses. Public Law 108–454 established a program that provides availability of education benefits
for payment for national admissions exams and national exams for credit at institutions of higher education.
The National Exams.—The benefit allows VA to reimburse for the fee charged for national tests for admission to institutions of higher learning
and national tests providing an opportunity for course credit at institutions of higher learning.
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.
Work-Study.—Certain veterans, reservists, and dependents pursuing a program of rehabilitation, education or training, who are enrolled
as full-time students, can work up to 250 hours per semester, receiving the Federal ($7.25 as of July 24, 2009) or state minimum
wage rate, whichever is higher.
Payments to States.—State approving agencies are reimbursed for the costs of inspecting, approving, and supervising programs of education and
training offered by educational 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.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0137–0–1–702
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
41.0
Direct obligations: Grants, subsidies, and contributions
13,967
14,486
14,861
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
298
302
302
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
14,265
14,788
15,163
Readjustment Benefits
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0137–4–1–702
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0102
VA Cap for Flight Training at Public Schools
–42
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 41.0)
–42
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
Advance appropriations, mandatory:
1270
Advance appropriation
–42
1900
Budget authority (total)
–42
1930
Total budgetary resources available
–42
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
–42
3020
Outlays (gross)
42
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
–42
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
–42
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–42
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–42
Rounding Down of Certain Cost-of-Living Adjustments.—VA proposes to amend title 38 U.S.C. sections 3015(h) and 3564 to round-down benefit rates from 2018 to 2027. P.L. 108–183,
the Veteran Benefits Act of 2003, last extended a previous authority in title 38 that authorized VA to round-down the yearly
cost-of-living adjustments for basic educational assistance to the next lower whole dollar amount through fiscal year 2013.
Previously, under chapter 30 and 35, the yearly increase in educational assistance was rounded-down to the next lower dollar.
When this legislation expired, these monthly rate increases for educational assistance were rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
Savings to VA are estimated to be $0 in 2018, $2.7 million for five years, and $21.4 million over ten years.
Prevent VA from Providing Unlimited Amounts of Payments for Flight Training at Public Schools.—VA proposes to amend title 38 U.S.C. section 3313(c) and add new section (j) to impose tuition and fee payment caps at Institutions
of Higher Learning (IHLs) with flight training programs and establish a maximum allowable fee structure for all VA-funded
flight programs. Savings are estimated to be $42.0 million in 2018, $228.8 million for five years, and $511.2 million over
ten years.
Veterans insurance and indemnities
For military and naval insurance, national service life insurance, servicemen's indemnities, service-disabled veterans insurance,
and veterans mortgage life insurance as authorized by chapters 19 and 21, title 38, United States Code, $121,529,000, to remain available until expended, which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that became available on October 1, 2017, of which $109,090,000 shall become available on October 1, 2018.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0120–0–1–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0011
VMLI Death Claims
39
41
42
0012
Payment to Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance
44
73
86
0100
Total direct expenses
83
114
128
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
83
114
128
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
2
2
3
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
77
Advance appropriations, mandatory:
1270
Advance appropriation
109
120
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
6
6
6
1900
Budget authority (total)
83
115
126
1930
Total budgetary resources available
85
117
129
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
2
3
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
83
114
128
3020
Outlays (gross)
–83
–115
–128
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1
1
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
83
115
126
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
81
114
126
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
2
1
2
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
83
115
128
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Non-Federal sources
–6
–6
–6
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
77
109
120
4190
Outlays, net (total)
77
109
122
WORKLOAD
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Policy service actions
899,790
867,107
823,900
Collections
541,120
471,000
405,000
Disability claims
35,600
43,790
42,040
Insurance awards
178,479
186,530
173,980
For military and naval insurance, national service life insurance, servicemen's indemnities, service-disabled veterans insurance,
and veterans mortgage life insurance as authorized by chapters 19 and 21, title 38, United States Code $121,529,000, to remain
available until expended, of which $109,090,000 shall become available on October 1, 2018. Public Law 114–113, Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2016 on December 18, 2015, enacted associated advance 2018 appropriations of $107,899,000 that shall become
available on October 1, 2017.
Note.—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 Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI), and supervises four 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
supplemental funding mechanism for the following Government life insurance activities: National Service Life Insurance (NSLI);
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance Fund (S-DVI); and Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance.
National Service Life Insurance.—Payments are made to the NSLI fund for certain World War II veterans for: (a) 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.—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.—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 trend in the number and amount of
insurance policies in force appears in the following table.
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
VMLI Policies
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Number of Policies
2,654
2,790
2,870
Amount of Insurance (dollars in millions)
$345
$382
$401
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0120–0–1–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
42.0
Direct obligations: Insurance claims and indemnities
79
111
126
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
4
3
2
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
83
114
128
Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1121–0–1–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
56
56
56
1930
Total budgetary resources available
56
56
56
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
56
56
56
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
This fund was established under the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009
(Public Law 110–329), to make payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II. Payments were
subsequently authorized by Congress in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5). Original funding
of $198,000,000 was supplemented by a transfer of $67,000,000 authorized by Public Law 111–212 that remains available until
expended. Payments to citizens of the United States are $15,000. Payments to non-U.S. citizens are $9,000.
Service-disabled Veterans Insurance Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4012–0–3–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Capital investment
26
26
27
0802
Death claims
107
116
119
0803
All other
5
6
6
0804
Payments to GOE and IT
13
15
16
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
151
163
168
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
30
10
13
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
131
166
182
1930
Total budgetary resources available
161
176
195
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
10
13
27
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
18
18
3
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
151
163
168
3020
Outlays (gross)
–151
–178
–151
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
18
3
20
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
18
18
3
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
18
3
20
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
131
166
182
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
87
163
168
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
64
15
–17
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
151
178
151
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources
–44
–73
–86
4123
Non-Federal sources
–4
–5
–5
4123
Non-Federal sources
–62
–67
–69
4123
Non-Federal sources
–21
–21
–22
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–131
–166
–182
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
20
12
–31
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
20
12
–31
The Insurance Act of 1951 established the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) program for veterans with service-connected
disabilities. S-DVI is open to veterans who separated from the service on or after April 25, 1951. This fund finances the
payment of claims on existing life insurance policies and remains open for new issues at standard rates to veterans having
service-connected disabilities.
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 or her policy.
Administration.—Represents the administrative costs of claims processing and account maintenance.
The trend in the number and amount of policies in force is indicated in the following table.
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Number of policies (EOY)
272,112
276,682
280,752
Insurance in force (dollars in millions) (EOY)
$2,854
$2,923
$2,975
Financing.—Operations are financed from premiums and other receipts. Additional funds are received by transfer from 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 $1,448 million by September 30, 2018. The expected deficit is financed
by additional funds from the above-mentioned Veterans Insurance and Indemnities appropriations.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4012–0–3–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
33.0
Investments and loans
26
26
27
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
125
137
141
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
151
163
168
Veterans Reopened Insurance Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4010–0–3–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Death claims
23
23
19
0802
Dividends
2
2
2
0803
All other
3
4
4
0804
Capital investment: policy loans
1
1
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
29
30
26
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
139
118
95
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
8
7
6
1930
Total budgetary resources available
147
125
101
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
118
95
75
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
33
28
24
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
29
30
26
3020
Outlays (gross)
–34
–34
–29
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
28
24
21
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–2
–2
–2
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–2
–2
–2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
31
26
22
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
26
22
19
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
8
7
6
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
8
7
6
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
26
27
23
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
34
34
29
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources
–1
4121
Interest on Federal securities
–7
–5
–4
4123
Non-Federal sources
–2
–2
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–8
–7
–6
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
26
27
23
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
26
27
23
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
170
144
117
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
144
117
94
Note.—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 insurance 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
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Number of policies
12,015
9,685
7,698
Insurance in force (dollars in millions)
$127
$90
$73
Financing.—Operations are financed from premiums collected from policyholders and interest on investments. Excess earnings of the fund
are distributed to the policyholders in the form of an annual dividend.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4010–0–3–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
33.0
Investments and loans
1
1
1
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
25
26
22
43.0
Interest and dividends
3
3
3
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
29
30
26
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4009–0–3–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Premium payments
784
793
793
0803
Payment to GOE
3
3
3
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
787
796
796
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
787
796
796
1930
Total budgetary resources available
788
797
797
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1
1
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
787
796
796
3020
Outlays (gross)
–787
–796
–796
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
787
796
796
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
786
795
795
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
1
1
1
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
787
796
796
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Non-Federal sources
–787
–796
–796
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
1
1
1
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
1
1
1
This fund finances the payment of group life insurance premiums to private insurance companies under the Servicemembers' Group
Life Insurance (SGLI) Act of 1965, as amended. SGLI is a program for Servicemembers on active duty, ready reservists, members
of the National Guard, members of the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public
Health Service, cadets and midshipmen of the four service academies, and members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps. SGLI
coverage is available in $50,000 increments up to the maximum of $400,000. Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is a program
of post-separation insurance which allows Servicemembers to convert their SGLI coverage to renewable term insurance. Family
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) is a program extended to the spouses and dependent children of members insured
under the SGLI program. FSGLI provides up to a maximum of $100,000 of insurance coverage for spouses, not to exceed the amount
of SGLI the insured member has in force, and $10,000 of free coverage for dependent children. Spousal coverage is issued in
increments of $10,000.
The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program (TSGLI) became effective December 1, 2005. TSGLI
provides for payment between $25,000 and $100,000 (depending on the type of injury) to any member of the uniformed services
covered by SGLI who sustains a traumatic injury that results in certain serious losses.
Veterans housing benefit program fund
For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the program, as authorized by subchapters
I through III of chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code: 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: Provided further, That, during fiscal year 2018, within the resources available, not to exceed $500,000 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, $178,626,365.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1119–0–1–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0702
Loan guarantee subsidy
455
802
384
0705
Reestimates of direct loan subsidy
24
5
0706
Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy
12
6
0707
Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy
382
54
0708
Interest on reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy
91
16
0709
Administrative expenses
162
199
179
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,126
1,082
563
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
165
199
179
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
964
883
384
1900
Budget authority (total)
1,129
1,082
563
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,129
1,082
563
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–3
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1,126
1,082
563
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1,126
–1,082
–563
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
165
199
179
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
162
199
179
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
964
883
384
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
964
883
384
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1,129
1,082
563
4190
Outlays, net (total)
1,126
1,082
563
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1119–0–1–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority:
115001
Acquired Direct Loans
8
10
12
115004
Vendee Direct Loans
378
442
115999
Total direct loan levels
8
388
454
Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
132001
Acquired Direct Loans
1.71
1.92
7.94
132004
Vendee Direct Loans
–25.58
–23.58
–26.49
132999
Weighted average subsidy rate
1.71
–22.92
–25.58
Direct loan subsidy budget authority:
133001
Acquired Direct Loans
1
133004
Vendee Direct Loans
–89
–117
133999
Total subsidy budget authority
–89
–116
Direct loan subsidy outlays:
134001
Acquired Direct Loans
1
134004
Vendee Direct Loans
–89
–117
134999
Total subsidy outlays
–89
–116
Direct loan reestimates:
135001
Acquired Direct Loans
11
1
135004
Vendee Direct Loans
9
2
135005
Acquired and Vendee Loan Reestimates
16
5
135999
Total direct loan reestimates
36
8
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority:
215001
Housing Guaranteed Loans
181,786
157,226
141,929
215999
Total loan guarantee levels
181,786
157,226
141,929
Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent):
232001
Housing Guaranteed Loans
0.25
0.51
0.27
232999
Weighted average subsidy rate
0.25
0.51
0.27
Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority:
233001
Housing Guaranteed Loans
454
802
383
233999
Total subsidy budget authority
454
802
383
Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays:
234001
Housing Guaranteed Loans
455
802
383
234999
Total subsidy outlays
455
802
383
Guaranteed loan reestimates:
235001
Housing Guaranteed Loans
186
–1,624
235002
Guaranteed Loan Sale Securities—Vendee
–24
–4
235999
Total guaranteed loan reestimates
162
–1,628
Administrative expense data:
3510
Budget authority
165
199
179
3590
Outlays from new authority
161
199
179
Veterans Affairs (VA) Housing Program Account.—The housing program helps eligible veterans, active duty personnel, surviving spouses, and members of the Reserves and National
Guard purchase, retain, and adapt homes in recognition of their service to the Nation. When a borrower purchases a home, the
program operates by substituting the Federal Government's guaranty for a down payment that might otherwise be required.
Under 38 U.S.C. 3703, the guaranty amount for a borrower with full entitlement (first-time users of the program or users whose
entitlement is fully restored) is as follows:
(a) 50 percent for loans of $45,000 or less;
(b) $22,500 for loans greater than $45,000, but no more than $56,250;
(c) The lesser of $36,000 or 40 percent of the loan amount for loans greater than $56,250, but not more than $144,000;
(d) 25 percent of the loan amount for loans of $144,001 to $417,000; or
(e) For certain loans in excess of $417,000, the guaranty will be the lesser of: 25 percent of the county loan limit, or 25
percent of the loan.
This appropriation provides for the corporate leadership and operational support to VA's Housing business line. The Housing
Program facilitates the extension of private capital, on more liberal terms than generally available to nonveterans, to assist
veterans and servicemembers in obtaining housing credit, and assist veterans in retaining their homes during periods of temporary
economic difficulty through intensive supplemental mortgage loan servicing.
Guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans.—Established as a pilot project by the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1998, Public Law 105–368, this program does not
require any new loan subsidy funding. The program has originated no new loans since 2009. The program was canceled in 2012.
The existing loan will continue to be serviced within the program's financing account.
WORKLOAD [In thousands]
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Construction and valuation
623
450
446
Loan processing
1,095
1,050
1,071
Loan service and claims
214
235
254
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1119–0–1–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
162
199
179
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
964
883
384
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,126
1,082
563
Housing Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4127–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0003
Property sales expense
1
0004
Property management/other expense
3
3
2
0091
Direct program activities, subtotal
4
3
2
Credit program obligations:
0710
Direct loan obligations
8
388
454
0713
Payment of interest to Treasury
23
248
286
0740
Negative subsidy obligations
89
117
0742
Downward reestimates paid to receipt accounts
1
0743
Interest on downward reestimates
1
2
0791
Direct program activities, subtotal
32
728
857
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
36
731
859
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
94
60
1023
Unobligated balances applied to repay debt
–88
–60
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
6
Financing authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
57
731
859
1422
Borrowing authority applied to repay debt
–49
1440
Borrowing authority, mandatory (total)
8
731
859
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
108
60
74
1825
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt
–26
–60
–74
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
82
1900
Budget authority (total)
90
731
859
1930
Total budgetary resources available
96
731
859
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
60
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1
7
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
36
731
859
3020
Outlays (gross)
–37
–724
–857
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
7
9
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1
7
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
7
9
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
90
731
859
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
37
724
857
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources: Payments from program account
–36
–11
–1
4122
Interest on uninvested funds
–6
4123
Interest and principal received on loans
–66
–45
–70
4123
Cash sale of properties
–4
–3
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–108
–60
–74
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
–18
671
785
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
–71
664
783
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–18
671
785
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–71
664
783
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4127–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations:
1111
Direct loan obligations from current-year authority
8
388
454
1150
Total direct loan obligations
8
388
454
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
409
377
743
1231
Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements
8
388
454
1251
Repayments: Repayments and prepayments
–39
–19
–25
1263
Write-offs for default: Direct loans
–1
–3
–2
1290
Outstanding, end of year
377
743
1,170
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4127–0–3–704
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101
Fund balances with Treasury
94
59
Investments in US securities:
1106
Receivables, net
16
9
1206
Non-Federal assets: Receivables, net
4
6
Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable:
1401
Direct loans receivable, gross
409
377
1402
Interest receivable
19
20
1404
Foreclosed property
25
15
1405
Allowance for subsidy cost
57
23
1499
Net present value of assets related to direct loans
510
435
1901
Other Federal assets: Other assets
1
1
1999
Total assets
625
510
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2103
Debt
605
500
2105
Other
13
10
Non-Federal liabilities:
2201
Accounts payable
1
2207
Other
6
2999
Total liabilities
625
510
4999
Total liabilities and net position
625
510
Housing Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4129–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0002
Losses on defaulted loans
756
968
1,691
0005
Payment to trustee reserve
17
19
17
0009
Property sales expense
123
112
195
0010
Property management expense
121
92
160
0011
Property improvement expense
3
3
5
0012
Loans acquired
9
12
13
0091
Direct program activities, subtotal
1,029
1,206
2,081
Credit program obligations:
0711
Default claim payments on principal
1,589
1,601
2,791
0742
Downward reestimates paid to receipt accounts
252
1,526
0743
Interest on downward reestimates
58
173
0791
Direct program activities, subtotal
1,899
3,300
2,791
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2,928
4,506
4,872
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
8,727
10,469
10,478
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
8
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
8,735
10,469
10,478
Financing authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
4,662
4,515
5,342
1930
Total budgetary resources available
13,397
14,984
15,820
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
10,469
10,478
10,948
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
316
361
57
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
2,928
4,506
4,872
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2,883
–4,810
–4,831
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
361
57
98
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
316
361
57
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
361
57
98
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
4,662
4,515
5,342
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
2,883
4,810
4,831
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Payments from program account
–927
–872
–383
4120
Recoveries from DLFA
–9
–266
–456
4122
Interest on uninvested funds
–213
–20
–22
4123
Funding fees
–2,039
–1,921
–1,974
4123
Cash sale of properties
–1,502
–1,436
–2,507
4123
Redemption of Properties/Other income and receivables
–12
4123
Transferred Collections to the U.S. Treasury
32
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–4,670
–4,515
–5,342
Additional offsets against financing authority only (total):
4143
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
8
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
–1,787
295
–511
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–1,787
295
–511
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4129–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments:
2111
Guaranteed loan commitments from current-year authority
181,786
157,226
141,928
2150
Total guaranteed loan commitments
181,786
157,226
141,928
2199
Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loan commitments
50,173
43,395
39,173
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding:
2210
Outstanding, start of year
462,079
524,913
630,573
2231
Disbursements of new guaranteed loans
181,786
157,226
141,928
2251
Repayments and prepayments
–116,581
–48,968
–56,720
Adjustments:
2262
Terminations for default that result in acquisition of property
–1,589
–1,601
–2,790
2263
Terminations for default that result in claim payments
–782
–997
–1,721
2290
Outstanding, end of year
524,913
630,573
711,270
Memorandum:
2299
Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year
140,561
167,257
187,517
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4129–0–3–704
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101
Fund balances with Treasury
9,043
10,830
Investments in US securities:
1106
Receivables, net
406
27
Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable:
1504
Accounts receivable from foreclosed property
14
13
1504
Foreclosed property
866
845
1599
Net present value of assets related to defaulted guaranteed loans
880
858
1999
Total assets
10,329
11,715
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2103
Debt
2105
Other liabilities
333
1,586
Non-Federal liabilities:
2201
Accounts payable
317
361
2204
Non-federal liabilities for loan guarantees
9,679
9,768
2999
Total liabilities
10,329
11,715
4999
Total liabilities and net position
10,329
11,715
Housing Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4025–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0105
Capital investments, guaranteed claims payment and other operating expenses
1
2
1
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1022
Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund
–1
–2
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
–1
1
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
–1
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
13
10
7
1820
Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund
–10
–8
–6
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
3
2
1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
2
2
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2
2
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1
2
1
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1
–4
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2
2
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
3
2
1
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
2
1
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
1
2
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
1
4
1
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Loan repayments and prepayments
–1
–1
–1
4123
Sale of homes, cash
–1
–1
–1
4123
Interest on loans
–1
4123
Interest collection on Veteran liability debts
–3
–3
–2
4123
Principal collection on Veteran liability debts
–7
–6
–3
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–13
–11
–7
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4143
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
–1
1
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
–11
–8
–6
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
–12
–7
–6
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–11
–8
–6
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–12
–7
–6
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5010
Total investments, SOY: non-Fed securities: Market value
140
140
140
5011
Total investments, EOY: non-Fed securities: Market value
140
140
140
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4025–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
4
3
2
1251
Repayments: Repayments and prepayments
–1
–1
–1
1290
Outstanding, end of year
3
2
1
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4025–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding:
2210
Outstanding, start of year
148
81
44
2251
Repayments and prepayments
–66
–36
–19
2262
Adjustments: Terminations for default that result in acquisition of property
–1
–1
–1
2290
Outstanding, end of year
81
44
24
Memorandum:
2299
Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year
33
18
9
Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable:
2310
Outstanding, start of year
22
23
17
2331
Disbursements for guaranteed loan claims
2
2351
Repayments of loans receivable
–1
–6
–4
2364
Other adjustments, net
2390
Outstanding, end of year
23
17
13
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4025–0–3–704
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
1101
Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury
3
3
Non-Federal assets:
1201
Investments in non-Federal securities, net
140
140
1206
Receivables, net
1
1
1601
Direct loans, gross
4
3
1602
Interest receivable
38
9
1603
Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-)
–26
–31
1699
Value of assets related to direct loans
16
–19
1701
Defaulted guaranteed loans, gross
22
23
1703
Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-)
–1
–1
1704
Defaulted guaranteed loans and interest receivable, net
21
22
1706
Foreclosed property
2
1
1799
Value of assets related to loan guarantees
23
23
1999
Total assets
183
148
LIABILITIES:
Non-Federal liabilities:
2201
Accounts payable
2
2
2204
Liabilities for loan guarantees
181
146
2999
Total liabilities
183
148
4999
Total liabilities and net position
183
148
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4025–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
32.0
Land and structures
1
1
1
33.0
Investments and loans
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1
2
1
Native american veteran housing loan program account
For administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program authorized by subchapter V of chapter 37 of title 38, United
States Code, $1,163,000.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Vocational rehabilitation loans program account
For the cost of direct loans, $29,680, as authorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code: 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: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct
loans not to exceed $2,355,547.
In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct loan program, $395,000, which may be paid to the appropriation for "General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration".
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1120–0–1–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0705
Reestimates of direct loan subsidy
1
1
0709
Administrative expenses
2
2
2
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
3
3
2
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
3
3
3
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
2
1
2
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
1
2
1900
Budget authority (total)
3
3
2
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6
6
5
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
3
3
3
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
3
3
2
3020
Outlays (gross)
–3
–3
–2
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
2
1
2
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
2
1
2
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
1
2
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
1
2
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
3
3
2
4190
Outlays, net (total)
3
3
2
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1120–0–1–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority:
115002
Native American Direct Loans
2
9
9
115003
Vocational Rehabilitation
2
3
3
115999
Total direct loan levels
4
12
12
Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
132002
Native American Direct Loans
–18.08
–18.62
–20.22
132003
Vocational Rehabilitation
1.05
1.43
1.26
132999
Weighted average subsidy rate
–8.51
–13.61
–14.85
Direct loan subsidy budget authority:
133002
Native American Direct Loans
–1
–2
–2
133999
Total subsidy budget authority
–1
–2
–2
Direct loan subsidy outlays:
134002
Native American Direct Loans
–1
–2
–1
134999
Total subsidy outlays
–1
–2
–1
Direct loan reestimates:
135002
Native American Direct Loans
1
1
135999
Total direct loan reestimates
1
1
Administrative expense data:
3510
Budget authority
2
2
2
3590
Outlays from new authority
2
2
2
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. This program began as a pilot in 1993 and was made permanent on June 15, 2006, through Public Law 109–233.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Loan Program provides temporary loans to cover the costs of subsistence, tuition, books, supplies,
and equipment in conjunction with service-connected disability benefits provided to veterans participating in VA's Vocational
Rehabilitation and Counseling Program as authorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code. Repayment of these loans
is made in monthly installments, without interest, through deductions from future payments of compensation, pension, subsistence
allowance, educational assistance allowance, or retired pay.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1120–0–1–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
2
2
2
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
1
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
3
3
2
Native American Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4130–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0710
Direct loan obligations
2
9
9
0713
Payment of interest to Treasury
2
3
4
0740
Negative subsidy obligations
1
2
2
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
5
14
15
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
4
2
1
1023
Unobligated balances applied to repay debt
–3
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
1
2
1
Financing authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
5
12
13
1422
Borrowing authority applied to repay debt
–4
1440
Borrowing authority, mandatory (total)
1
12
13
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
6
9
9
1825
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt
–1
–8
–7
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
5
1
2
1900
Budget authority (total)
6
13
15
1930
Total budgetary resources available
7
15
16
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
2
1
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
5
14
15
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5
–14
–15
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1
1
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1
1
1
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1
1
1
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
6
13
15
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
5
14
15
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources
–1
–1
4123
Non-federal sources - Repayments and prepayments of principal
–4
–5
–6
4123
Non-Federal sources - Interest received on loans
–1
–3
–3
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–6
–9
–9
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
4
6
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
–1
5
6
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4
6
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–1
5
6
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4130–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations:
1111
Direct loan obligations from current-year authority
2
9
9
1150
Total direct loan obligations
2
9
9
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
60
60
64
1231
Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements
3
9
9
1251
Repayments: Repayments and prepayments
–3
–5
–5
1290
Outstanding, end of year
60
64
68
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4130–0–3–704
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101
Fund balances with Treasury
5
3
Investments in US securities:
1106
Receivables, net
1
1
Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable:
1401
Direct loans receivable, gross
60
60
1402
Interest receivable
2
2
1405
Other assets
3
3
1499
Net present value of assets related to direct loans
65
65
1999
Total assets
71
69
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2103
Federal liabilities debt
70
67
2105
Other liabilities
1
2
2999
Total liabilities
71
69
4999
Total liabilities and net position
71
69
Transitional Housing Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4258–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Direct program activity
1
1
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1
1
1
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
5
5
5
Financing authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
1
1
1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6
6
6
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
5
5
5
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1
1
1
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1
–1
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1
1
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1
1
1
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1
1
1
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
1
1
1
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
1
1
1
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Non-Federal sources
–1
–1
–1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4258–0–3–704
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations:
1121
Limitation available from carry-forward
95
95
95
1143
Unobligated limitation carried forward
–95
–95
–95
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
5
5
5
1290
Outstanding, end of year
5
5
5
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4258–0–3–704
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
1101
Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury
5
5
1401
Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: Direct loans receivable, gross
5
5
1999
Total assets
10
10
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2103
Debt
5
5
2105
Loan Guaranty/Other Liabilities
5
5
2999
Total liabilities
10
10
4999
Total liabilities and net position
10
10
Vocational Rehabilitation Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4112–0–3–702
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0710
Direct loan obligations
2
3
3
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2
3
3
Budgetary resources:
Financing authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Authority to borrow (indefinite)
3
3
3
1422
Borrowing authority applied to repay debt
–1
1440
Borrowing authority, mandatory (total)
2
3
3
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
2
3
3
1825
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt
–2
–3
–3
1900
Budget authority (total)
2
3
3
1930
Total budgetary resources available
2
3
3
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
2
3
3
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2
–3
–3
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
2
3
3
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
2
3
3
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Repayments and prepayments of principal
–2
–3
–3
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4112–0–3–702
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations:
1111
Direct loan obligations from current-year authority
2
3
3
1150
Total direct loan obligations
2
3
3
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
2
2
1
1231
Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements
2
2
2
1251
Repayments: Repayments and prepayments
–2
–3
–2
1290
Outstanding, end of year
2
1
1
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4112–0–3–702
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
Investments in US securities:
1104
Investments US Securities
1
1401
Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: Direct loans receivable, gross
2
2
1999
Total assets
3
2
LIABILITIES:
2103
Federal liabilities: Debt
3
2
4999
Total liabilities and net position
3
2
Trust Funds
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8133–0–7–702
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
62
62
62
1930
Total budgetary resources available
62
62
62
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
62
62
62
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1
1
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1
1
1
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1
1
1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
This account was established under Public Law 94–502, Veterans' Education and Employment Assistance Act, 1976. This program
consists of voluntary contributions by eligible servicemembers and matching contributions provided by the Department of Defense
and provides educational assistance payments to participants who entered the service after December 31, 1976. 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.
The estimated activity in the fund follows:
CONTRIBUTIONS, PARTICIPANTS, DISENROLLMENTS, REFUNDS AND TRAINEES
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Total program obligations (in thousands)
$223
$212
$201
Number of disenrollments
92
87
83
Total refunds (in thousands)
$201
$191
$181
Average Refund
$2,180
$2,180
$2,180
Total trainees
8
8
7
Total trainee cost (in thousands)
$14
$13
$13
Average trainee cost
$1,767
$1,791
$1,825
Section 901 trainees
2
2
2
Total Section 901 trainee cost (in thousands)
$8
$8
$7
Average Section 901 trainee cost
$4,132
$3,925
$3,500
National Service Life Insurance Fund
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8132–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
3,964
3,400
2,833
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
NSLI Fund, Premium and Other Receipts
69
55
45
1140
NSLI Fund, Interest
188
153
129
1199
Total current law receipts
257
208
174
1999
Total receipts
257
208
174
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
4,221
3,608
3,007
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
National Service Life Insurance Fund
–257
–208
–175
2103
National Service Life Insurance Fund
–564
–567
–506
2199
Total current law appropriations
–821
–775
–681
2999
Total appropriations
–821
–775
–681
5099
Balance, end of year
3,400
2,833
2,326
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8132–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Death claims
603
535
461
0002
Disability claims
3
3
2
0003
Matured endowments
88
116
112
0004
Cash surrenders
24
20
18
0005
Dividends
55
48
41
0006
Interest paid on dividend credits and deposits
20
24
20
0007
Payment to general operating expenses
14
15
13
0091
Total operating expenses
807
761
667
0201
Capital investment: Policy loans
14
14
14
0799
Total direct obligations
821
775
681
0801
Death claims
19
51
43
0803
Matured endowments
3
11
10
0804
Cash surrenders
1
2
2
0805
Dividends
2
5
4
0806
Interest paid on dividend credits and deposits
1
2
2
0807
Payment to general operating expenses
1
1
0899
Total reimbursable obligations
26
72
62
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
847
847
743
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
257
208
175
1203
Appropriation (previously unavailable)
564
567
506
1260
Appropriations, mandatory (total)
821
775
681
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
26
72
62
1900
Budget authority (total)
847
847
743
1930
Total budgetary resources available
847
847
743
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
947
853
774
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
847
847
743
3020
Outlays (gross)
–941
–926
–826
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
853
774
691
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
947
853
774
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
853
774
691
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
847
847
743
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
283
359
412
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
658
567
414
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
941
926
826
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Non-Federal sources
–26
–72
–62
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
821
775
681
4190
Outlays, net (total)
915
854
764
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
4,903
4,246
3,599
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
4,246
3,599
3,010
Note.—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 servicemembers' and veterans' insurance program. Over 22 million
policies were issued under this program. Activity of the fund reflects a declining claim workload. The trend in the number
and amount of policies in force is shown as follows:
POLICIES AND INSURANCE IN FORCE
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Number of policies
309,658
254,707
206,647
Insurance in force (dollars in millions)
$3,914
$3,181
$2,577
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 an estimated $3,687 million as of September 30, 2017 to $3,059 million as of September 30, 2018. The actuarial
estimate of policy obligations as of September 30, 2018, totals $2,992 million, leaving a balance of $67 million for contingency
reserves.
Status of Funds (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8132–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Unexpended balance, start of year:
0100
Balance, start of year
4,912
4,254
3,608
0999
Total balance, start of year
4,912
4,254
3,608
Cash income during the year:
Current law:
Receipts:
1130
NSLI Fund, Premium and Other Receipts
69
55
45
1130
National Service Life Insurance Fund
26
72
62
1150
NSLI Fund, Interest
188
153
129
1199
Income under present law
283
280
236
1999
Total cash income
283
280
236
Cash outgo during year:
Current law:
2100
National Service Life Insurance Fund [029–25–8132–0]
–941
–926
–826
2199
Outgo under current law
–941
–926
–826
2999
Total cash outgo (-)
–941
–926
–826
Surplus or deficit::
3110
Excluding interest
–846
–799
–719
3120
Interest
188
153
129
3199
Subtotal, surplus or deficit
–658
–646
–590
3999
Total change in fund balance
–658
–646
–590
Unexpended balance, end of year::
4100
Uninvested balance (net), end of year
8
9
8
4200
National Service Life Insurance Fund
4,246
3,599
3,010
4999
Total balance, end of year
4,254
3,608
3,018
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8132–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
33.0
Investments and loans
14
14
14
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
718
674
593
43.0
Interest and dividends
89
87
74
99.0
Direct obligations
821
775
681
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
26
72
62
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
847
847
743
United States Government Life Insurance Fund
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8150–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
3
3
2
0198
Rounding adjustment
1
0199
Balance, start of year
4
3
2
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
4
3
2
Appropriations:
Current law:
2103
United States Government Life Insurance Fund
–1
–1
5099
Balance, end of year
3
2
2
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8150–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Death claims
1
0007
Other costs
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1
1
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1203
Appropriation (previously unavailable)
1
1
1900
Budget authority (total)
1
1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2
1
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1
1
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2
–2
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2
1
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
1
1
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
2
2
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1
1
4190
Outlays, net (total)
2
2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
6
4
3
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
4
3
2
Note.—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
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Number of policies
348
151
14
Insurance in force (dollars in millions)
$.7
$.2
$.04
The fund is operated on a commercial basis to the extent possible. The income of the fund is derived from interest on investments.
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 $2.9 million as of September 30, 2017, to $2.2 million as of September 30, 2018, as an increasing number of policies
mature through death or disability. The actuarial evaluation of policy obligations as of September 30, 2018, totals $1.8 million,
leaving a balance of $.04 million for contingency reserves.
Status of Funds (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8150–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Unexpended balance, start of year:
0100
Balance, start of year
6
4
2
0999
Total balance, start of year
6
4
2
Cash outgo during year:
Current law:
2100
United States Government Life Insurance Fund [029–25–8150–0]
–2
–2
2199
Outgo under current law
–2
–2
2999
Total cash outgo (-)
–2
–2
Surplus or deficit::
3110
Excluding interest
–2
–2
3199
Subtotal, surplus or deficit
–2
–2
3999
Total change in fund balance
–2
–2
Unexpended balance, end of year::
4100
Uninvested balance (net), end of year
–1
4200
United States Government Life Insurance Fund
4
3
2
4999
Total balance, end of year
4
2
2
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8150–0–7–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
1
43.0
Interest and dividends
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1
1
Veterans Special Life Insurance Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8455–0–8–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Death claims
124
139
141
0802
Cash surrenders
6
6
6
0803
Dividends
34
30
24
0804
All other
21
20
18
0805
Payments to insurance account
6
8
7
0806
Capital investment
7
8
8
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
198
211
204
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1,367
1,293
1,196
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
126
114
102
1801
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–2
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
124
114
102
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,491
1,407
1,298
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1,293
1,196
1,094
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
442
429
403
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
198
211
204
3020
Outlays (gross)
–211
–237
–246
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
429
403
361
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–22
–20
–20
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
2
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–20
–20
–20
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
420
409
383
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
409
383
341
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
124
114
102
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
124
114
102
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
87
123
144
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
211
237
246
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4121
Interest on Federal securities
–86
–75
–67
4123
Non-Federal sources
–14
–14
–12
4123
Non-Federal sources
–23
–22
–20
4123
Non-Federal sources
–3
–3
–3
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–126
–114
–102
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4140
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
2
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
85
123
144
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
85
123
144
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
1,785
1,700
1,577
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
1,700
1,577
1,433
Note.—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.
Benefit 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
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Number of policies
110,943
100,880
90,788
Insurance in force (dollars in millions)
$1,608
$1,475
$1,340
Financing.—Payments from this fund are financed primarily from premium receipts and interest on investments.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–8455–0–8–701
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
33.0
Investments and loans
7
8
8
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
138
155
156
43.0
Interest and dividends
53
48
40
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
198
211
204
Departmental Administration
Federal Funds
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 and
chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, not otherwise provided for, including planning, architectural and engineering
services, construction management 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 section 8104(a)(3)(A) of title
38, United States Code, or where funds for a project were made available in a previous major project appropriation, $512,430,000, of which $432,430,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2022, and of which $80,000,000 shall remain available until expended: 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, including 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, including needs assessments which may or may not lead to capital investments, and salaries and associated costs of the
resident engineers who oversee those capital investments funded through this account and contracting officers who manage specific
major construction projects, and funds provided for the purchase, security, and maintenance of land for the National Cemetery
Administration through the land acquisition line item, none of the funds made available under this heading shall be used for
any project that has not been notified to Congress through the budgetary process or that has not been approved by the Congress
through statute, joint resolution, or in the explanatory statement accompanying such Act and presented to the President at
the time of enrollment: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading for fiscal year 2018, for each approved project shall be obligated: (1) by the awarding of a construction documents contract by September 30,
2018; and (2) by the awarding of a construction contract by September 30, 2019: Provided further, That the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall promptly submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress
a written report on any approved major construction project for which obligations are not incurred within the time limitations
established above: Provided further, That, of the amount made available under this heading, $117,300,000 for Veterans Health Administration major construction projects shall not be available until the Department of Veterans Affairs—
(1) enters into an agreement with an appropriate non-Department of Veterans Affairs Federal entity to serve as the design
and/or construction agent for any Veterans Health Administration major construction project with a Total Estimated Cost of
$100,000,000 or above by providing full project management services, including management of the project design, acquisition,
construction, and contract changes, consistent with section 502 of Public Law 114–58; and
(2) certifies in writing that such an agreement is executed and intended to minimize or prevent subsequent major construction
project cost overruns and provides a copy of the agreement entered into and any required supplementary information to the
Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0110–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Medical programs
1,312
679
988
0002
National cemeteries
20
167
183
0005
Staff offices
8
8
8
0799
Total direct obligations
1,340
854
1,179
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,340
854
1,179
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
2,145
2,064
1,738
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
38
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
2,183
2,064
1,738
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
595
528
512
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0142]
4
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0160]
39
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0162]
313
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0152]
85
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0151]
4
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0111]
85
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0167]
76
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0161]
20
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
1,221
528
512
1900
Budget authority (total)
1,221
528
512
1930
Total budgetary resources available
3,404
2,592
2,250
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
2,064
1,738
1,071
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
930
880
1,020
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1,340
854
1,179
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1,352
–714
–847
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–38
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
880
1,020
1,352
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
930
880
1,020
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
880
1,020
1,352
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
1,221
528
512
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
645
4
4
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
707
710
843
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
1,352
714
847
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1,221
528
512
4190
Outlays, net (total)
1,352
714
847
The Construction, Major Projects appropriation funds construction projects costing more than $10 million. Funding is to complete
a new outpatient clinic for the realignment and closure of a campus project in Livermore, CA, as well as gravesite expansions
at six national cemeteries in Sacramento, CA; Bushnell, FL; Ellwood, IL; Calverton, NY; Phoenix, AZ; and Bridgeville, PA.
Additional funds are provided to fund salaries and associated expenses of resident engineers and contracting officers who
oversee the Department's capital investments and to support advance planning and design activities, and also fund asbestos
and hazardous waste abatement projects.
$649 million of funds appropriated in 2016 are not reflected in the available balance in the tables. These funds will become
available for use once VA meets the specific conditions required by law (P.L. 114–113) and the funds are apportioned.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0110–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
3
3
3
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
1
1
1
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
39
39
39
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
2
2
2
32.0
Land and structures
1,293
808
1,133
99.0
Direct obligations
1,339
854
1,179
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,340
854
1,179
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 and chapter 81 of title 38,
United States Code, not otherwise provided for, where the estimated cost of a project is equal to or less than the amount
set forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United States Code, $342,570,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, 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 such section: Provided, That funds made available under this heading shall be 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.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0111–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Medical programs
385
600
358
0002
National cemeteries
72
87
90
0003
Regional offices
15
47
40
0004
Staff offices
18
27
23
0005
Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
101
116
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
591
877
511
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1,033
673
168
1010
Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [036–0160]
–195
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
95
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
10
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
943
673
168
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
406
372
343
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–85
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
321
372
343
1900
Budget authority (total)
321
372
343
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,264
1,045
511
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
673
168
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,087
1,000
1,414
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
591
877
511
3020
Outlays (gross)
–583
–463
–451
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–95
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1,000
1,414
1,474
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,087
1,000
1,414
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1,000
1,414
1,474
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
321
372
343
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1
67
62
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
534
358
351
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
535
425
413
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033
Non-Federal sources
–10
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4053
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
10
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
321
372
343
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
525
425
413
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
48
38
38
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
321
372
343
4190
Outlays, net (total)
573
463
451
The Construction, Minor Projects appropriation, which funds construction projects costing equal to or less than $10 million,
is used to improve the infrastructure of medical facilities and other Department-owned facilities to reduce the risk to patient
life and safety, correct code deficiencies, and improve national cemeteries and regional and staff offices.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0111–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
18
18
18
31.0
Equipment
1
1
1
32.0
Land and structures
572
858
492
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
591
877
511
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 sections 8131 through 8137 of title 38, United States Code, $90,000,000, to remain available until expended.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0181–0–1–703
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Grants for construction of state extended care facilities
130
106
100
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
130
106
100
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
11
23
9
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
2
2
18
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
13
25
27
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
120
90
90
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [036–0160]
20
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
140
90
90
1930
Total budgetary resources available
153
115
117
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
23
9
17
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
261
312
323
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
130
106
100
3020
Outlays (gross)
–77
–93
–109
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–2
–2
–18
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
312
323
296
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
261
312
323
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
312
323
296
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
140
90
90
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
2
2
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
77
91
107
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
77
93
109
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
140
90
90
4190
Outlays, net (total)
77
93
109
The Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities program is authorized by sections 8131 through 8137 of title
38, United States Code. It is a shared program between states and the VA, whereby VA provides 65 percent of the funding for
new construction of State home facilities, furnishing of domiciliary or nursing home care to veterans, and expansion, remodeling,
or alteration of existing State home facilities. The State is responsible for providing the remaining 35 percent of funding.
Grants for construction of veterans cemeteries
For grants to assist States and tribal organizations in establishing, expanding, or improving veterans cemeteries as authorized
by section 2408 of title 38, United States Code, $45,000,000, to remain available until expended.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0183–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Grants for construction of state veterans cemeteries
49
45
45
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
49
45
45
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
11
9
9
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
1
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
12
9
9
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
46
45
45
1930
Total budgetary resources available
58
54
54
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
9
9
9
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
79
87
68
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
49
45
45
3020
Outlays (gross)
–40
–64
–44
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
87
68
69
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
79
87
68
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
87
68
69
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
46
45
45
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
24
24
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
40
40
20
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
40
64
44
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
46
45
45
4190
Outlays, net (total)
40
64
44
General administration
(Including transfer of funds)
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, $346,891,000, of which not to exceed 5 percent shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided, That funds provided under this heading may be transferred to "General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration".
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0142–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0014
General administration
326
355
347
0806
General administration, reimbursable program
391
326
421
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
717
681
768
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
5
7
1012
Unobligated balance transfers between expired and unexpired accounts
5
3
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
10
10
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
337
345
347
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–4
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
333
345
347
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
392
326
421
1900
Budget authority (total)
725
671
768
1930
Total budgetary resources available
735
681
768
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–11
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
7
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
181
205
74
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
717
681
768
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
11
3020
Outlays (gross)
–674
–812
–751
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–30
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
205
74
91
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1
–1
–1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
180
204
73
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
204
73
90
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
725
671
768
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
532
604
694
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
142
208
57
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
674
812
751
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–392
–326
–421
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–392
–326
–421
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
333
345
347
4190
Outlays, net (total)
282
486
330
General Administration.—Includes departmental executive direction, departmental support offices and the General Counsel. 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.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0142–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
180
198
203
11.5
Other personnel compensation
3
4
3
11.9
Total personnel compensation
183
202
206
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
63
64
65
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
3
7
6
23.1
Rent
1
23.2
Rental payments to others
5
20
21
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
3
8
5
24.0
Printing and reproduction
1
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
63
52
41
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
3
1
2
99.0
Direct obligations
326
355
347
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
391
326
421
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
717
681
768
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0142–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,632
1,703
1,828
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
927
941
1,188
Board of Veterans Appeals
For necessary operating expenses of the Board of Veterans Appeals, $155,596,000, of which not to exceed 10 percent shall remain available until September 30, 2019.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1122–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0014
Board of Veterans' Appeals
110
143
171
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
3
3
16
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
110
156
156
1930
Total budgetary resources available
113
159
172
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
3
16
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
7
10
7
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
110
143
171
3020
Outlays (gross)
–106
–146
–151
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
10
7
27
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
7
10
7
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
10
7
27
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
110
156
156
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
97
132
132
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
9
14
19
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
106
146
151
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
110
156
156
4190
Outlays, net (total)
106
146
151
The mission of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA), as set forth in 38 U.S.C. § 7101(a) is to conduct hearings and consider and dispose of appeals properly before the Board in a timely manner. The Board's
goal is to issue quality decisions in compliance with the requirements of the law, including the precedential decisions of
the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and other federal courts. The Board makes final decisions on
behalf of the Secretary on appeals from decisions of the agencies of original jurisdiction with the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) Offices. The Board reviews all appeals for entitlement to Veterans' benefits, including claims for service connection,
increased disability ratings, total disability ratings, pension, insurance benefits, educational benefits, home loan guaranties,
vocational rehabilitation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and healthcare delivery.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–1122–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
70
91
110
11.5
Other personnel compensation
2
4
6
11.9
Total personnel compensation
72
95
116
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
22
29
36
23.2
Rental payments to others
10
11
9
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
6
8
10
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
110
143
171
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–1122–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
660
886
1,050
General operating expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration
For necessary operating expenses of the Veterans Benefits Administration, not otherwise provided for, including hire of passenger
motor vehicles, reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services, and reimbursement of the
Department of Defense for the cost of overseas employee mail, $2,844,000,000: Provided, That expenses for services and assistance authorized under paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of section 3104(a) of title
38, United States Code, that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 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, of the funds made available under this heading, not to exceed 5 percent shall remain available until September 30,
2019.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0151–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0010
Compensation and pensions
2,197
2,306
2,291
0011
Education
213
203
201
0012
Vocational rehabilitation and counseling
217
331
333
0013
Insurance
1
1
1
0014
Housing
15
18
0799
Total direct obligations
2,628
2,856
2,844
0801
Compensation and pensions
331
782
796
0802
Education
1
1
0804
Insurance
29
35
33
0805
Housing
139
170
155
0899
Total reimbursable obligations
499
988
985
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
3,127
3,844
3,829
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
10
101
89
1012
Unobligated balance transfers between expired and unexpired accounts
38
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
48
101
89
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
2,708
2,856
2,844
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–4
1130
Appropriations permanently reduced
–12
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
2,704
2,844
2,844
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
499
988
988
1900
Budget authority (total)
3,203
3,832
3,832
1930
Total budgetary resources available
3,251
3,933
3,921
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–23
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
101
89
92
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
346
501
626
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
3,127
3,844
3,829
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
36
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2,953
–3,719
–3,767
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–55
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
501
626
688
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
346
501
626
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
501
626
688
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
3,203
3,832
3,832
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
2,645
3,240
3,263
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
308
479
504
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
2,953
3,719
3,767
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–499
–988
–988
4033
Non-Federal sources
–1
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–500
–988
–988
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
2,704
2,844
2,844
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
2,453
2,731
2,779
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
2,704
2,844
2,844
4190
Outlays, net (total)
2,453
2,731
2,779
General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration.—The total cost of administering veterans insurance programs is funded through direct appropriations to this account and
through reimbursements from the insurance trust fund. This appropriation provides for the Department's top management direction
and administrative support, including fiscal, personnel, and legal services, as well as for the administration of veteran
benefits.
Note.—Reflects FTE treated as reimbursements in all years and the effects of Credit Reform, per P.L. 101–508.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0151–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
1,394
1,414
1,481
11.5
Other personnel compensation
117
125
130
11.9
Total personnel compensation
1,511
1,539
1,611
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
505
515
520
13.0
Benefits for former personnel
1
1
1
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
22
42
32
22.0
Transportation of things
2
2
2
23.1
Rent
115
125
124
23.2
Rental payments to others
18
19
19
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
17
18
18
24.0
Printing and reproduction
3
4
4
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
415
563
490
26.0
Supplies and materials
7
8
7
31.0
Equipment
10
18
14
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
2
2
2
99.0
Direct obligations
2,628
2,856
2,844
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
499
988
985
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
3,127
3,844
3,829
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0151–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
20,227
21,310
21,399
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,331
1,411
1,322
Office of inspector general
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General, to include information technology, in carrying out the provisions
of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), $159,606,000, of which not to exceed 10 percent shall remain available until September 30, 2019.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0170–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0101
Office of Inspector General (Direct)
128
158
170
0192
Total direct program
128
158
170
0801
Office of Inspector General (Reimbursable)
4
3
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
132
161
170
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1
9
10
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
137
160
160
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
4
3
1900
Budget authority (total)
141
163
160
1930
Total budgetary resources available
142
172
170
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–1
–1
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
9
10
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
26
17
40
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
132
161
170
3020
Outlays (gross)
–138
–138
–155
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–3
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
17
40
55
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
26
17
40
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
17
40
55
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
141
163
160
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
119
123
120
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
19
15
35
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
138
138
155
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–4
–3
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
137
160
160
4190
Outlays, net (total)
134
135
155
This appropriation provides for carrying out the independent oversight responsibilities of the Inspector General Act of 1978. This oversight includes VA-wide audit, investigation, health care inspection, and management support functions to identify
and report weaknesses and deficiencies that create conditions for actual or potential fraud and other criminal activity, mismanagement,
and waste in VA programs and operations. The audit function plans and conducts internal programmatic and financial audits
and evaluations of all facets of VA operations. The health care inspection function performs legislatively mandated medical
care quality assurance reviews and oversight of VA health care programs. The investigative function performs criminal and
administrative investigations of improper and illegal activities involving VA operations, personnel, beneficiaries, and other
parties.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0170–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
73
85
93
11.5
Other personnel compensation
6
4
6
11.9
Total personnel compensation
79
89
99
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
30
35
38
21.0
Employee Travel
5
6
6
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
6
6
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
2
2
3
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
10
16
14
31.0
Equipment
2
4
4
99.0
Direct obligations
128
158
170
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
4
3
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
132
161
170
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0170–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
680
760
820
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
26
13
Information technology systems
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses for information technology systems and telecommunications support, including developmental information
systems and operational information systems; for pay and associated costs; and for the capital asset acquisition of information
technology systems, including management and related contractual costs of said acquisitions, including contractual costs associated
with operations authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, $4,055,500,000, plus reimbursements: Provided, That $1,230,320,000 shall be for pay and associated costs, of which not to exceed $35,869,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided further, That $2,466,650,000 shall be for operations and maintenance, of which not to exceed $172,666,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided further, That $358,530,000 shall be for information technology systems development, and shall remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided further, That amounts made available for information technology systems development may not be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Veterans Affairs submits to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a certification of the amounts,
in parts or in full, to be obligated and expended for each development project: Provided further, That amounts made available for salaries and expenses, operations and maintenance, and information technology systems development may be transferred among the three subaccounts after the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submits notice thereof to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided further, That amounts made available for the "Information Technology Systems" account for development may be transferred among projects or to newly defined projects: Provided further, That no project may be increased or decreased by more than $3,000,000 of cost prior to submitting notice thereof to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0167–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Development
464
590
359
0002
Operations and maintenance
2,531
2,552
2,463
0003
Administrative and salaries
1,069
1,281
1,226
0004
P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801 - IT Support
81
139
0799
Total direct obligations
4,145
4,562
4,048
0801
Development
4
0802
Operations and maintenance
22
40
40
0803
Administrative and salaries
12
13
13
0899
Total reimbursable obligations
38
53
53
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
4,183
4,615
4,101
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
463
389
90
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
161
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
35
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
498
389
90
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
4,133
4,278
4,056
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [036–0169]
–7
–7
–8
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [036–0110]
–76
1130
Appropriations permanently reduced
–8
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
4,050
4,263
4,048
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
37
53
53
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
1
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
38
53
53
1900
Budget authority (total)
4,088
4,316
4,101
1930
Total budgetary resources available
4,586
4,705
4,191
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–14
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
389
90
90
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,952
2,110
2,336
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
4,183
4,615
4,101
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
75
3020
Outlays (gross)
–3,869
–4,389
–4,266
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–35
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–196
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,110
2,336
2,171
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–4
–1
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
4
1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,948
2,109
2,336
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,109
2,336
2,171
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
4,088
4,316
4,101
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
2,302
2,458
2,377
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1,507
1,822
1,835
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
3,809
4,280
4,212
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–41
–53
–53
4033
Non-Federal sources
–1
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–42
–53
–53
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
5
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
4
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
4,050
4,263
4,048
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
3,767
4,227
4,159
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
60
109
54
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4,050
4,263
4,048
4190
Outlays, net (total)
3,827
4,336
4,213
The Information Technology (IT) Systems appropriation funds IT services such as systems development and performance, operations
and maintenance, information security, and customer support. This appropriation enables the effective and efficient delivery
of services to the nation's largest healthcare network, as well as the veterans benefits and corporate business lines within
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Development.—The Office of Information & Technology invests in projects designed to improve the delivery of VA services and benefits
for veterans and their families. This account also supports improvements in the Electronic Health Record and modernizations
to veterans benefits and appeals processing.
Operations and Maintenance.—The Office of Information & Technology purchases, maintains, manages, and supports all the computer, phone, telecommunication,
and data systems equipment and infrastructure for all VA facilities.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0167–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
668
724
747
11.1
Full-time permanent - Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
10
12
11.9
Total personnel compensation
678
736
747
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
219
242
245
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits -Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
3
4
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
8
11
10
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
782
830
813
23.3
Communications/utilities - Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
20
22
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
1,653
1,917
1,554
25.2
Other services from non-Federal -Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
4
51
26.0
Supplies and materials
20
22
24
31.0
Equipment
708
668
647
31.0
Equipment - Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
42
47
32.0
Land and structures
6
7
7
32.0
Land and structures - Choice Act, P.L. 113–146, Sec. 801
2
3
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
2
1
99.0
Direct obligations
4,145
4,562
4,048
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
38
53
53
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
4,183
4,615
4,101
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0167–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
7,314
7,802
7,795
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
73
104
104
National cemetery administration
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; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and repair, alteration or improvement of facilities under
the jurisdiction of the National Cemetery Administration, $306,193,000, of which not to exceed 10 percent shall remain available until September 30, 2019.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0129–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
1
1
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Gifts and Donations, National Cemetery Gift Fund
1
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
1
1
1
5099
Balance, end of year
1
1
1
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0129–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0201
Administrative expenses
269
292
307
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
4
3
2
1012
Unobligated balance transfers between expired and unexpired accounts
2
5
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
6
8
2
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
271
286
306
1930
Total budgetary resources available
277
294
308
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–5
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
3
2
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
73
65
78
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
269
292
307
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
2
3020
Outlays (gross)
–275
–279
–298
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–4
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
65
78
87
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
73
65
78
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
65
78
87
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
271
286
306
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
221
221
238
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
54
58
60
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
275
279
298
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
271
286
306
4190
Outlays, net (total)
275
279
298
The mission of the National Cemetery Administration is to honor veterans with final resting places in national shrines and
with lasting tributes that commemorate their service to our Nation. The National Cemetery Administration's vision is to serve
all veterans and their families with the utmost dignity, respect, and compassion. Every national cemetery will be a place
that inspires visitors to understand and appreciate the service and sacrifice of our Nation's veterans. There are six related
programs managed by the National Cemetery Administration including: 1) burying eligible veterans and their family members
in national cemeteries and maintaining the graves and their environs as national shrines; 2) administering grants to States
and Tribal organizations in establishing, expanding, improving, or operating veterans cemeteries; 3) providing headstones
and markers for the graves of eligible veterans; 4) providing presidential memorial certificates to family and friends of
deceased veterans, recognizing the veterans' contribution and service to the Nation; 5) providing graveliners or partial reimbursement
for a privately purchased outer burial receptacle for each new grave in open national cemeteries administered by the National
Cemetery Administration; and 6) recording First Notice of Veteran Deaths into VA electronic files to ensure timely termination
of benefits and next-of-kin notification of possible entitlement to survivor benefits.
The National Cemetery Administration also reflects budget information for the National Cemetery Gift Fund and the National
Cemetery Administration Facilities Operation Fund. Through the Gift 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. Through
the Facilities Operation Fund, the Secretary is authorized to lease any undeveloped land and unused or underutilized buildings
of the National Cemetery Administration, or parts or parcels thereof, for a term not to exceed 10 years. Proceeds from such
leases are deposited in the Facilities Operation Fund, and are available to cover costs incurred by the National Cemetery
Administration in the operation and maintenance of property of the Administration.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–0129–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
106
112
114
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
5
5
5
11.9
Total personnel compensation
111
117
119
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
40
42
43
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
3
4
3
22.0
Transportation of things
2
2
2
23.1
Rent
3
4
4
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
9
7
7
24.0
Printing and reproduction
1
2
2
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
76
89
101
26.0
Supplies and materials
12
11
12
31.0
Equipment
9
11
11
32.0
Land and structures
3
3
3
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
269
292
307
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–0129–0–1–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,814
1,851
1,881
Supply Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4537–0–4–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Reimbursable program-COGS-Merchandizing
453
320
320
0802
Reimbursable program-Other-Operations
239
345
345
0803
Reimbursable program-COGS-Printing and publications
10
20
20
0804
Reimbursable program-Other
56
437
437
0805
Reimbursable program-Equipment-Procurement services and distribution
540
978
978
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,298
2,100
2,100
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
161
227
227
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
89
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
250
227
227
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
1,403
2,100
2,100
1801
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–128
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
1,275
2,100
2,100
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,525
2,327
2,327
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
227
227
227
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,406
1,229
1,873
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1,298
2,100
2,100
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1,386
–1,456
–2,100
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–89
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1,229
1,873
1,873
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1,416
–1,288
–1,288
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
128
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1,288
–1,288
–1,288
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
–10
–59
585
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
–59
585
585
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
1,275
2,100
2,100
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
1,386
1,456
2,100
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources
–1,279
–2,100
–2,100
4123
Non-Federal sources
–124
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–1,403
–2,100
–2,100
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4140
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
128
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
–17
–644
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–17
–644
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. In this capacity, it provides policy and oversight to VA's acquisition and logistics programs, and provides best value
acquisition of goods and services through its National Acquisition Center, Denver Acquisition and Logistics Center, Service
and Distribution Center, Technology Acquisition Center and Strategic Acquisition Center. Operating as an intra-governmental
revolving fund without fiscal year limitations, the Supply Fund is financed by revenue from fees on acquisitions of supplies,
equipment, and services for both VA and other Government agency (OGA) customers.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4537–0–4–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
102
111
111
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
32
35
35
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
9
7
7
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
6
6
6
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
6
6
6
24.0
Printing and reproduction
10
20
20
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
228
437
437
26.0
Supplies and materials
417
500
500
31.0
Equipment
488
978
978
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,298
2,100
2,100
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–4537–0–4–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,045
1,150
1,150
Franchise Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4539–0–4–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Franchise Fund (Reimbursable)
820
892
900
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
137
157
157
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
95
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
232
157
157
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
738
892
900
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
7
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
745
892
900
1930
Total budgetary resources available
977
1,049
1,057
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
157
157
157
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
314
289
237
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
820
892
900
3020
Outlays (gross)
–750
–944
–898
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–95
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
289
237
239
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–210
–217
–217
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–7
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–217
–217
–217
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
104
72
20
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
72
20
22
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
745
892
900
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
299
669
675
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
451
275
223
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
750
944
898
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–738
–892
–900
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–7
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
12
52
–2
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
12
52
–2
The VA Franchise Fund was established under the authority of the Government Management Reform Act of 1994 and the VA and Housing
and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Act of 1997. VA was selected by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in
1996 as one of the six executive branch agencies to establish a franchise fund pilot program. Created as a revolving fund,
the VA Franchise Fund began providing common administrative support services to the VA and other government agencies in 1997
on a fee-for-service basis. In 2006, under the Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, Public Law
109–114, permanent status was conferred upon the VA Franchise Fund. VA Enterprise Centers are the lines of business within
the VA Franchise Fund and are expected to have billings of about $907 million and employ 1,754 in 2018. The Franchise Fund
concept is intended to increase competition for government administrative services, resulting in lower costs and higher quality.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 036–4539–0–4–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
143
166
166
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
1
1
1
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
2
3
3
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
99
110
110
24.0
Printing and reproduction
7
6
6
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
529
566
574
26.0
Supplies and materials
5
4
4
31.0
Equipment
30
31
31
32.0
Land and structures
4
5
5
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
820
892
900
Employment Summary
Identification code 036–4539–0–4–705
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,397
1,628
1,754
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Administrative provisions
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(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 201. Any appropriation for fiscal year 2018 for "Compensation and Pensions", "Readjustment Benefits", and "Veterans Insurance and Indemnities" may be transferred as
necessary to any other of the mentioned appropriations: Provided, That, before a transfer may take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit notice thereof to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress .'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 202. Amounts made available for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2018, in this or any other Act, under the "Medical Services", "Medical Community Care", "Medical Support and Compliance", and
"Medical Facilities" accounts may be transferred among the accounts: Provided, That any transfers among the "Medical Services", "Medical Community Care", and "Medical Support and Compliance" accounts
of 1 percent or less of the total amount appropriated to the account in this or any other Act may take place subject to notification
from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of the amount and purpose
of the transfer: Provided further, That before a transfer may take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit notice thereof to the Committees on Appropriations
of both Houses of Congress.SEC. 203. Appropriations available in this title for salaries and expenses shall be available for services authorized by section 3109
of title 5, United States Code; hire of passenger motor vehicles; lease of a facility or land or both; and uniforms or allowances
therefore, as authorized by sections 5901 through 5902 of title 5, United States Code.SEC. 204. No appropriations in this title (except the appropriations for "Construction, Major Projects", and "Construction, Minor Projects")
shall be available for the purchase of any site for or toward the construction of any new hospital or home.SEC. 205. No appropriations in this title shall be available for hospitalization or examination of any persons (except beneficiaries
entitled to such hospitalization or examination under the laws providing such benefits to veterans, and persons receiving
such treatment under sections 7901 through 7904 of title 5, United States Code, or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)), unless reimbursement of the cost of such hospitalization or examination
is made to the "Medical Services" account at such rates as may be fixed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.SEC. 206. Appropriations available in this title for "Compensation and Pensions", "Readjustment Benefits", and "Veterans Insurance and
Indemnities" 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 2017.SEC. 207. Appropriations available in this title shall be available to pay prior year obligations of corresponding prior year appropriations
accounts resulting from sections 3328(a), 3334, and 3712(a) of title 31, United States Code, except that if such obligations
are from trust fund accounts they shall be payable only from "Compensation and Pensions".'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 208. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during fiscal year 2018, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, from the National Service Life Insurance Fund under section 1920 of title 38, United
States Code, the Veterans' Special Life Insurance Fund under section 1923 of title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Government Life Insurance Fund under section 1955 of title 38, United States Code, reimburse the "General Operating
Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration" and "Information Technology Systems" accounts 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 such an insurance program during fiscal year
2018 that are available for dividends in that program after claims have been paid and actuarially determined reserves have been
set aside: Provided further, That if the cost of administration of such 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 2018 which is properly allocable to the provision of each such insurance program and to the provision of any total disability
income insurance included in that insurance program.SEC. 209. 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.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 210. Funds available in this title or funds for salaries and other administrative expenses shall also be available to reimburse
the Office of Resolution Management , the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication , the Office of Accountability Review, the Central Whistleblower Office, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office
of the Executive Director of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection for all services provided at rates which will recover actual costs but not to exceed $47,668,000 for the Office of Resolution
Management , $3,932,000 for the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, $10,057,000 for the Office of Accountability Review, $6,646,000 for the Central Whistleblower Office, $2,973,000 for the
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and $917,000 for the Office of the Executive Director of Accountability and Whistleblower
Protection: 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 the "General Administration" and "Information Technology Systems" accounts for
use by the office that provided the service.SEC. 211. 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, 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.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 212. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, proceeds or revenues derived from enhanced-use leasing activities (including disposal)
may be deposited into the "Construction, Major Projects" and "Construction, Minor Projects" accounts 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".SEC. 213. 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.
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(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 214. Such sums as may be deposited to the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to section 1729A of title 38, United States Code,
may be transferred to the "Medical Services" and "Medical Community Care" accounts to remain available until expended for
the purposes of these accounts.SEC. 215. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may enter into agreements with Federally Qualified Health Centers in the State of Alaska
and Indian tribes and tribal organizations which are party to the Alaska Native Health Compact with the Indian Health Service,
to provide healthcare, including behavioral health and dental care, to veterans in rural Alaska. The Secretary shall require
participating veterans and facilities to comply with all appropriate rules and regulations, as established by the Secretary.
The term "rural Alaska" shall mean those lands which are not within the boundaries of the municipality of Anchorage or the
Fairbanks North Star Borough.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 216. Such sums as may be deposited to the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Fund pursuant to section 8118 of title 38,
United States Code, may be transferred to the "Construction, Major Projects" and "Construction, Minor Projects" accounts,
to remain available until expended for the purposes of these accounts.'
'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 217. Amounts made available under the "Medical Services", "Medical Community Care", "Medical Support and Compliance", "Medical
Facilities", "General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration", "Board of Veterans Appeals", "General Administration", and "National Cemetery Administration" accounts for fiscal year 2018 may be transferred to or from the "Information Technology Systems" account: Provided, That, before a transfer may take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit notice thereof to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress .'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 218. Of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2018 for "Medical Services", "Medical Community Care", "Medical Support and Compliance", "Medical Facilities", "Construction,
Minor Projects", and "Information Technology Systems", up to $297,137,000, plus reimbursements, may be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility
Demonstration Fund, established by section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law
111–84; 123 Stat. 3571) and may be used for operation of the facilities designated as combined Federal medical facilities
as described by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417;
122 Stat. 4500): Provided, That additional funds may be transferred from accounts designated in this section to the Joint Department of Defense-Department
of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund upon written notification by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided further, That section 222 of title II of division A of Public Law 114–223 is repealed.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 219. Of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs which become available on October 1, 2018, for "Medical Services", "Medical Community Care", "Medical Support and Compliance", and "Medical Facilities", up to $306,378,000, plus reimbursements, may be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility
Demonstration Fund, established by section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law
111–84; 123 Stat. 3571) and may be used for operation of the facilities designated as combined Federal medical facilities
as described by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417;
122 Stat. 4500): Provided, That additional funds may be transferred from accounts designated in this section to the Joint Department of Defense-Department
of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund upon written notification by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 220. Such sums as may be deposited to the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to section 1729A of title 38, United States Code,
for healthcare provided at facilities designated as combined Federal medical facilities as described by section 706 of the
Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500) shall also be available:
(1) for transfer to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, established
by section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 3571); and (2)
for operations of the facilities designated as combined Federal medical facilities as described by section 706 of the Duncan
Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500): Provided, That, notwithstanding section 1704(b)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public
Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2573), amounts transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Facility Demonstration Fund shall remain available until expended.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 221. Of the amounts available in this title for "Medical Services", "Medical Community Care", "Medical Support and Compliance",
and "Medical Facilities", a minimum of $15,000,000 shall be transferred to the DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund,
as authorized by section 8111(d) of title 38, United States Code, to remain available until expended, for any purpose authorized
by section 8111 of title 38, United States Code.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 222. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, upon determination that such action is necessary to address needs of the Veterans Health
Administration, may transfer to the "Medical Services" account any discretionary appropriations made available for fiscal
year 2018 in this title or any discretionary unobligated balances within the Department of Veterans Affairs, including those appropriated for fiscal
year 2018, that were provided in advance by appropriations Acts: Provided, That transfers shall be made only with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget: Provided further, That the transfer authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law: Provided further, That no amounts may be transferred from amounts that were designated by Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to
a concurrent resolution on the budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided further, That such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items, based on emergent healthcare requirements,
than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by
Congress: Provided further, That, upon determination that all or part of the funds transferred from an appropriation are not necessary, such amounts
may be transferred back to that appropriation and shall be available for the same purposes as originally appropriated: Provided further, That before a transfer may take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall request from the Committees on Appropriations
of both Houses of Congress the authority to make the transfer and receive approval of that request.'
(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 223. Amounts made available for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2018, under the "Board of Veterans Appeals" and the "General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration" accounts may
be transferred between such accounts: Provided, That before a transfer may take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit notice thereof to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress .'
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SEC. 224. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Veterans
Affairs for the "Medical Services" account may be used to provide—
(1) fertility counseling and treatment using assisted reproductive technology to a covered veteran or the spouse of a covered
veteran; or
(2) adoption reimbursement to a covered veteran.
(b) In this section:
(1) The term "service-connected" has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
(2) The term "covered veteran" means a veteran, as such term is defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code, who has
a service-connected disability that results in the inability of the veteran to procreate without the use of fertility treatment.
(3) The term "assisted reproductive technology" means benefits relating to reproductive assistance provided to a member of the
Armed Forces who incurs a serious injury or illness on active duty pursuant to section 1074(c)(4)(A) of title 10, United States
Code, as described in the memorandum on the subject of "Policy for Assisted Reproductive Services for the Benefit of Seriously
or Severely Ill/Injured (Category II or III) Active Duty Service Members" issued by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Health Affairs on April 3, 2012, and the guidance issued to implement such policy, including any limitations on the amount
of such benefits available to such a member.
(4) The term "adoption reimbursement" means reimbursement for the adoption-related expenses for an adoption that is finalized
after the date of the enactment of this Act under the same terms as apply under the adoption reimbursement program of the
Department of Defense, as authorized in Department of Defense Instruction 1341.09, including the reimbursement limits and
requirements set forth in such instruction.
(c) Amounts made available for the purposes specified in subsection (a) of this section are subject to the requirements for funds
contained in section 508 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114–113).
SEC. 225. The 6th proviso under the heading "Department of Veterans Affairs—Veterans Health Administration—Medical Services" in title
II of division J of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114–113) shall not apply to the unexpired balances
of the funds made available under such heading by such Act. '
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
SEC. 226. Upon determination by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that such action is necessary for providing health care, benefits
and other services, the Secretary may transfer amounts made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year
2018 by this Act between any discretionary appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2018: Provided, That amounts so transferred
shall be merged with the account to which transferred: Provided further, That the total amount the Secretary may transfer
under this section may not exceed two percent of the total discretionary appropriations made available to the Department for
fiscal year 2018 by this Act: Provided further, That a transfer of funds between the "Medical Services", "Medical Community
Care", "Medical Support and Compliance", and "Medical Facilities" accounts shall not be counted toward the two percent limitation
in the previous proviso: Provided further, That the transfer authority provided by this section may be exercised only to support
activities in an appropriations account that have higher priority than those undertaken in the appropriations account from
which the budget authority is transferred, as determined by the Secretary: Provided further, That such transfer authority
may not be used to provide budget authority for an activity that the Secretary lacks the authority to carry out: Provided
further, That the transfer authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law. (Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)
General and Administrative Provisions
GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
(in millions of dollars)
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Offsetting receipts from the public:
036–143500
General Fund Proprietary Interest Receipts, not Otherwise Classified
4
11
13
036–247300
Contributions from Military Personnel, Veteran's Educational Assistance Act of 1984
153
147
129
036–273330
Housing Downward Reestimates
312
1,702
036–275110
Native American Veteran Housing Loans, Negative Subsidies
1
2
2
036–275510
Housing Negative Subsidies
89
117
036–322000
All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts
39
40
40
General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public
509
1,991
301
Intragovernmental payments:
036–388500
Undistributed Intragovernmental Payments and Receivables from Cancelled Accounts
–4
–5
–5
General Fund Intragovernmental payments
–4
–5
–5
TITLE IV—GENERAL PROVISIONS
general provisions
SEC. 501. 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. 502. 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. 503. Unless stated otherwise, all reports and notifications required by this Act shall be submitted to the Subcommittee on Military
Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives
and the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations
of the Senate.SEC. 504. 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 or any other appropriations
Act.SEC. 505. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used for a project or program named for an individual serving as a Member,
Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the United States House of Representatives.SEC. 506. (a) None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks
the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography.
(b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit the use of funds necessary for any Federal, State, tribal, or local law enforcement
agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations, prosecution, or adjudication activities.
SEC. 507. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used by an agency of the executive branch to pay for first-class travel
by an employee of the agency in contravention of sections 301–10.122 through 301–10.124 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations.SEC. 508. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to execute a contract for goods or services, including construction
services, where the contractor has not complied with Executive Order No. 12989.SEC. 509. (a) In General.—None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense in this Act may be used to construct,
renovate, or expand any facility in the United States, its territories, or possessions to house any individual detained at
United States Naval Station, Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the
control of the Department of Defense.
(b) The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any modification of facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantnamo
Bay, Cuba.
(c) An individual described in this subsection is any individual who, as of June 24, 2009, is located at United States Naval Station,
Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, and who—
(1) is not a citizen of the United States or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
(2) is—
(A) in the custody or under the effective control of the Department of Defense; or
(B) otherwise under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantnamo Bay, Cuba.
(Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.)