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Veterans services seeks more flexibility in Lawrence budget, aims for VA claims accreditation and additional staff
Summary
Victor Ortega, new director of Veteran Services, asked the council to reclassify roughly $23,000 from reimbursement to purchase‑of‑services for flexibility, discussed pursuing VA claims accreditation and said chapter 115 reimbursements are significant and processed separately by the state.
Victor Ortega, the newly introduced director of Veteran Services, appeared before the Lawrence City Council on May 22 to present his first budget and describe operational priorities, including accreditation to file VA claims locally and adding a part‑time assistant position.
Ortega said the mayor’s recommended budget moves roughly $23,000 from a reimbursement account into the purchase‑of‑services line for the Veterans Office to give the office more flexibility to fund events and program needs such as Memorial Day and beautification efforts. “Moving that to purchase of services under…
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