Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
From:
Thomas Turner, Department Director
Organization:
Human Resources
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) and Escambia Veteran’s Service Office to establish and formalize the interlocal relationship between the State of Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Escambia County, on behalf of the County Veteran’s Service Officer as an authorized user of FDVA’s VetraSpec technology to manage veterans’ case files and records.
[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 150101, Object Code 55201]
BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs permits access to its claims management software to counties that execute a Memorandum of Agreement and pay the annual license fee of $399. This software license will improve the BCC's Veteran Service Officer ability to access resources and process claims on behalf of veterans.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 150101, Object Code 55201; Funds are available to pay the annual fee of $399]
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Memorandum of Agreement has been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.