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H.R. 7683

VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act

📅 Oct 09, 2026
Summary:
• Designates the Assistant Secretary for Management of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the Chief Financial Officer with expanded duties including budget formulation, financial management, and ensuring compliance with the Antideficiency Act
• Creates two new Deputy Assistant Secretary positions for Management (one for Financial Strategy and Budget, one for Financial Operations and Internal Controls) and establishes a Legislative and Congressional Budget Information Office with up to 15 employees
• Requires employees with chief financial officer positions in VA Administrations or Veterans Integrated Service Networks to report exclusively to the Chief Financial Officer and prohibits them from performing programmatic or operational functions
Additional Details:
• The Legislative and Congressional Budget Information Office's sole function is to provide accurate, timely, and certified information regarding the Department's finances and budget to Congress or congressional committees
• Increases the total number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the Department from 19 to 21 to accommodate the new positions
• Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement all changes within 180 days after the Act's enactment
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