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Human services reports staffing and benefit changes for veterans services; one VSO resigning
Summary
Human Services said it currently operates two veteran service officers (VSOs), with one VSO resigning tomorrow; the county has increased veteran assistance benefits and is reviewing whether it should fully fund the second VSO position.
Human Services Director Kyle told commissioners the county currently supports veteran services and has taken recent steps to increase direct benefits while reviewing staffing and fund use.
Kyle said the department currently has two veteran service officers (VSOs) on staff but that one VSO, John Penny, submitted his resignation and his last day is tomorrow. Kyle said Benton County had been funding 1.5 VSO equivalents and Franklin County 0.5; if the board moves forward with the new position…
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