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Secretarys Circle
Introductory Briefing 26 Oct 2011
John A. Scocos, Secretary
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Introduction:
Welcome Handouts Agenda
1. Act 36
2. Vision3. Structure4. Budget/ Legislation
5. Looking Forward
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ACT 36 - The Primary Changes:15.49 (2) There is created a department of veterans affairsand a board of
veterans affairs. Except as otherwise provided by law, thedepartment shall be under the direction and supervision of thesecretary of veterans affairs, who shall be a veteran. The board shallconsist of 9 membersall of whom shall be veterans. The members shallbe appointed for staggered 4-year terms. The board shall be composed
so that for each congressional district in the state there is at leastone member of the board who is a resident of that district..
45.03 (2) Rule Making; Records. Thesecretary, after consultingwith the board, may promulgate rules necessary to carry out the purposes
of this chapter and the powers and duties conferred upon it.
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15.04 Heads of departments and independent agencies;powers and duties. (1) DUTIES. Each head of a department
or independent agency shall:
(c)Advisory bodies. In addition to any councils specifically
created by law, create and appoint such councils or committees as
the operation of the department or independent agency requires.
Members of councils and committees created under this general
authority shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed
for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of their duties and, if such reimbursement is made, such
reimbursement in the case of an officer or employee of this state
who represents an agency as a member of such a council or committee
shall be paid by the agency which pays the officers or
employees salary.
Secretary In Charge of Non-Statutory
Councils/Committees
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Organizational
Chart
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OUR MISSION:
To work on behalf of Wisconsinsveterans community - veterans, theirfamilies and their survivors - in
recognition of their service and sacrificeto our state and nation.
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Veterans and their families come first
Increase jobs available to veteransSolvency of the Agency
Initiating new relationships with stakeholdersOutreach that meets the needs of veterans in the 21st century
New strategies for achieving success in our goals
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Looking Forward
Our Future Environment:1. Create Jobs for Veterans
2. Solvency of the Agency
3.Outreach for the 21st Century
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Locations:Wisconsin Veterans Homes
WVH-KingWVH-Union GroveChippewa Falls (planning stages)
Wisconsin Veterans Cemeteries
CWVMC-KingNWVMC-Spooner
SWVMC-Union Grove
Veterans Assistance ProgramVAP-Chippewa Falls
VAP-Ft. McCoyVAP-King
VAP-Union GroveWisconsin Veterans Museum
MadisonWI National Guard MuseumMarden Center Museum
Milwaukee Claims Assistance Office
Madison Central Office
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Personal Loan Principal andInterest Collections
Investment Earnings
Federal Grants
Program Revenue
Donations
Primary Mortgage Loan and Home
Improvement Loan Principal and
Interest Collections
Investment Earnings
New Bonding
Medicaid
VA Per Diem
Medicare
Member Contributions
Veterans Trust Fund
$18,557,098(September 30, 2011)
Mortgage Loan
Repayment Fund
$34,270,447(September 30, 2011)
Veterans Homes
$ (725,028)(September 30, 2011)
Veterans Services
GrantsCVSO Grants
LoansAdministration
Debt Service
Loan ServicingCVSO Grants
Loan LossesAdministration
Skilled Nursing Direct Care
Assisted Living Direct CareFuel and Utilities
Debt ServiceAdministration
Sources, Operation and Uses
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VTF Ending Cash
Balances
Based on 2011Wisconsin Act 32
($20)
($10)
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
FY 04 F Y0 5 FY0 6 FY 07 FY 08 F Y0 9 FY1 0 F Y11 FY 12 F Y1 3 FY1 4 F Y15 FY 16 F Y1 7 FY1 8 F Y19 FY 20 F Y2 1 FY2 2 F Y23 FY 24 F Y25
Millions
Actual Fiscal Year End Balance Estimated Fiscal Year End Balances
For Discussion Purposes Only Based on September 2011 VTF Cash Flow Model
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679
264
42
657
327
74
637
337
96
612
343
134
462
335
124
372
288
106
306
244
0
250
500
750
2010 2013 2014 2015 2020 2025 2030
Chippewa Falls
King
Union Grove
Projected SNF Demand for Wisconsin
Veterans Homes:
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2011-13 Biennial Budget
Total Budget Authority $269,808,400
Authorized FTE 1,095.60
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Legislative Initiatives:
Tax Credit for Hiring Veterans and Disabled Veterans(LRB-2395/1; Representative Evan WynnPassage This Session)
Expand the Non-Competitive Hiring Process for DisabledVeterans for all State Positions
(LRB-2660/1; Representative Evan Wynn Passage This Session)
Establish Equivalency Policy for Military Training andEducation in Regards to Professional Licensing(LRB 2976/1; Veterans Task Force of DSPS, DWD and WDVA Drafting Stage Passage
Within
Biennium)
Professional License Fee Waivers for Veterans(LRB 2357/2; Veterans Task Force of DSPS, DWD and WDVA Drafting Stage Passage
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Veterans Trust Fund Solvency Issues:Top Priority: Solvency of the Entire Department
Trust Fund is Almost Insolvent
Past Reliance on Primary Revenue Stemming From our LoansPrograms is no Longer a Viable Approach
Top to Bottom Approach to Establishing Solvency With a
Focus on:
- Right-Sizing our Veterans Homes
- Using our Veterans Homes as Main Revenue Source
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National Roles:
National Association of State Directors ofVeterans Affairs
National Association of State Veterans Homes
National Association of State Governors
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The Wisconsin Department of Veterans
Affairs will continue its outstanding recordof service to Wisconsins Veteransthroughout the plan period and beyond thatin the future. We will ever care for thosemen and women who have borne thebattle.
Conclusion: