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This bill amends Pennsylvania's military affairs laws to establish the Veterans' Trust Fund Board, an advisory board within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The board will consist of veterans, family members of veterans, and experts in veterans' issues, including representatives from legislative committees and regional programs. The board's primary purposes are to increase donations to the Veterans' Trust Fund, provide strategic guidance on fund management, and ensure equitable distribution of funds to support veterans. Key responsibilities include advising on grant priorities, reviewing grant applications, raising public awareness about the fund, recommending performance audit metrics, and suggesting legislative or policy improvements. Board members will serve four-year terms, receive no compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and must follow conflict of interest guidelines. The bill also requires the department to submit annual reports detailing fund revenues and expenditures, and mandates a performance audit every three years to examine the fund's impact on veterans. The Veterans' Trust Fund can be used for various veteran support purposes, and the board will help ensure these funds are used effectively and transparently to support veterans across Pennsylvania.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

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