REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 10, 2024
FROM
RACHEL HAY, Acting Director, Veterans Affairs
SUBJECT
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California Department of Veterans Affairs Subvention Certificate of Compliance and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Certificate of Compliance Forms for 2024-25
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the submission of the following annual certificates of compliance to the California Department of Veterans Affairs to receive 2024-25 local assistance funding:
1. Subvention Certificate of Compliance
2. Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Certificate of Compliance
(Presenter: Rachel Hay, Acting Director, 382-3290)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) certificates of compliance are required to receive an estimated $1,000,000 in state subvention and $144,000 in state Medi-Cal funding. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Veterans Affairs (VA) 2024-25 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
VA assists San Bernardino County veterans, current members of the military services, and their families in identifying and obtaining benefits and services through advocacy, outreach, and education to improve veterans' mental health, well-being, and quality of life. As the County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO), VA works closely with CalVet, the State's leading veterans advocate and resource. In addition, CalVet provides CVSO jurisdictions with annual local assistance funding to support veterans' services and activities. This funding is authorized by Military and Veteran's Code Section 972 et seq., and related regulations. VA has received the funding since 1989.
To receive local assistance funding, CalVe...
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