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Grant County
Veteran Services
P O Box 37
Ephrata WA 98823
(509) 754-2011 Ext -2931
Board of County Commissioners July 19, 2019
Re: Budget Extension for Veteran Services
The Veteran Services Department is requesting a budget extension in the amount of $ 75,000.00.
This budget extension request is necessary due to the high volume of Veteran Assistance Claims
being filed with the Grant County Veteran Assistance Fund (VAF) that have been processed this
year and the request to hire apart -time County Service Officer.
As of today, July 19, 2019, the VAF has utilized more than 80% of the direct assistance monies
allocated for Veteran Assistance. This utilization amounts to an average of $ 14,771 / month.
Based on these averages, the VAF will need an additional $60,000.00 to continue funding
through December 31, 2019.
Additionally, I am requesting an additional $15,000.00 to bring on a part-time County Veteran
Service Officer (CVSO), per our previous conversations, for the remainder of 2019. This CVSO
will have primary responsibilities of writing vouchers for the VAF and processing VA Claims
for our County Veterans. Budget forecasts for 2020 will include this position.
The total request of this budget extension, $75,000.00, will come from the Veteran Assistance
Fund Reserve.
Respectfully
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Jerry Gingrich
Director, Grant County WA
Veteran Services
Cc: M. Prentice
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Jerry Gingrich
Director of Veteran Services
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