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Veterans office outlines steady budget, reports $232,088 in aid paid and regional VA compensation totals
Summary
A veterans office representative told commissioners the office’s budget is largely unchanged apart from a 3% salary increase, reported $232,088 in Nebraska veterans aid disbursements and regional VA compensation totals of $37.9 million across four counties, and introduced staffing adjustments.
The board heard from the county veterans office, which reported that most line items remained flat and that personnel increases were limited to the 3% COLA adopted countywide. The presenter said the office has four nationally accredited staff and has used Nebraska Veterans Aid and donations to reduce county tax support for veteran services.
The presenter provided figures: regional VA compensation totaling $37,919,485 (across four counties) and Nebraska veterans aid assistance of $232,088.25 used for rent, utilities and medical needs. The office also noted a staffing transition: an administrative assistant moved to part‑time and a long‑time staff member took on expanded duties. Commissioners thanked the office and asked about health insurance impacts and contract lines; staff said no substantive budget increases beyond payroll were requested.
The board did not vote on the veterans budget during the session but acknowledged donations and interlocal contract adjustments that reduce reliance on county general fund dollars.
