Bill > S06281

This bill amends the state finance law to transfer the responsibility for certifying vouchers and reporting on two specific funds from the commissioners of health and taxation and finance to the commissioner of veterans' services. Specifically, for the veterans' home services fund, moneys will now be payable based on vouchers certified by the veterans' services commissioner instead of the health commissioner, and an annual written report detailing fund utilization must be submitted to various state leaders and the public by February 1st each year. Similarly, for the military family relief fund, voucher certification will now be handled by the veterans' services commissioner instead of the taxation and finance commissioner. The report for the veterans' home services fund must include detailed information such as the amount of money disbursed, the award process, fund recipients, award amounts, purposes of awards, and a summary financial plan with estimates of receipts and disbursements. The bill aims to centralize fund management and reporting under the veterans' services commissioner, potentially improving oversight and transparency for these veteran-focused funds. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6281