Bill > A00947

This bill modifies state finance law to transfer responsibility for certifying vouchers and submitting annual reports from the commissioners of health and taxation and finance to the commissioner of veterans' services for two specific funds: the veterans' home services fund and the military family relief fund. Specifically, the bill changes existing law so that moneys from these funds will now be payable based on vouchers certified by the commissioner of veterans' services, rather than the previous agency heads. The annual report requirement remains largely the same, with the veterans' services commissioner now responsible for providing a detailed February report to various state legislative leaders and officials. This report must include comprehensive information about fund usage, such as the amount of money dispersed, the award process, award recipients, amounts awarded, purposes of awards, and a financial summary with estimates and actual results. The changes appear designed to centralize oversight of veterans-related funds under the veterans' services department, potentially streamlining administrative processes and ensuring more focused management of these specialized funds.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A947