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Shortfall

When the amount of money the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to meet its legal obligations for a year is more than the amount of money the President asked for in the budget.

Critical Skill Incentive

A special payment or bonus given to an employee for having skills that are in high demand and important for the agency's mission.

Senior Executive Service position

A high-level position in the federal government, typically involving leadership, policy formulation, or program management, often comparable to a senior vice president in the private sector.

Central Office

Refers to the main headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including its primary administrations like Veterans Health, Benefits, and National Cemetery Administrations.

Appropriations

Money set aside by Congress for a specific purpose or government agency.

Fiscal Year

The 12-month period that a government or company uses for budgeting and accounting. For the U.S. federal government, it runs from October 1st to September 30th.

Veterans Experience Office

A new office within the Department of Veterans Affairs specifically created to improve how veterans and their families interact with and feel about the services and benefits they receive.