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Veterans Affairs seeks funding to stabilize veteran homes and finish Stone Pavilion upgrades
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs asked the Constitutional Subcommittee for recurring operating increases and nonrecurring capital to support the six‑home veteran enterprise, including $14.4 million for Stone Pavilion conversion and an additional $4.3 million in capital work to complete previously identified repairs.
Secretary McCaffrey of the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs presented the agency’s budget to the Constitutional Subcommittee on Jan. 28, asking for recurring and nonrecurring funds to support the statewide veteran home enterprise and several legacy programs.
McCaffrey said the department’s total recurring request is approximately $30.8 million, with roughly $9.3 million of that tied to revenue authorization related to federal dollars for the veteran homes. Three of the department’s top six priorities are tied specifically to the veteran home enterprise: operating support for six homes (Anderson, Walterboro, Florence, Gaffney and Sumter plus Stone Pavilion), nonrecurring capital to complete Stone Pavilion repairs, and additional veteran home…
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