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STATE OF CALIFORNIA GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
1227 O Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone: (800) 952-5626
Fax: (916) 653-2456
Annual Subvention Certificate of Compliance
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Charge:
Funds are distributed under this program to counties as partial reimbursement for
expenses incurred in the operation of the County Veterans Service Office. Funds
are distributed according to Military and Veterans Code Sections 972, and 972.1 ,
a State General Fund Expenditure, and 972.2 a Special Fund Expenditure.
County Certification:
I certify that Fresno County has an appointed veteran serving as the
County Veterans Service Officer according to California Code of Regulations Title
12, Subchapter 4. This County Veterans Service Officer will administer the aid
provided for in Military and Veterans Code Division 4, Chapter 5. This County
Veterans Service Officer must achieve and maintain accreditation from the
California Department of Veterans Affairs within 18 months of employment or
within 18 months of the County Veterans Service Officer position becoming
vacant, whichever occurs first. County Veterans Service Representative
employees must also achieve and maintain accreditation from the California
Department of Veterans Affairs within 18 months of employment.
I certify that the County Veteran Service Officer will assist every veteran of the
United States, as well as their dependents and survivors, in presenting and
pursuing such claim as they may have against the United States. The County
Veterans Service Officer and all accredited employees will also assist in
establishing veterans, dependents and survivors' rights to any privilege,
preference, care, or compensation provided for by the laws and regulations of
the United States or of the State of California.
I certify that only employees who shall meet the definition of a Veteran Services
Representative (VSR) as described in 38 CFR § 14.629, and whose duties include
the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits, will seek
or be referred for accreditation through CalVet. Any VSR accredited through
CalVet must understand the following:
I certify that information contained within the VetPro database will not be
distributed to any entity outside of the County Veteran Service Office, including
other County departments. Additionally, I certify that all College Fee Waiver
Rev (05/25) HONORING CALIFORNIA'S VETERANS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS JA
1227 O Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone: (800) 952-5626
Fax: (916) 653-2456
Approval and Denial Letters will be generated within the VetPro database. I also
authorize the County Veterans Service Officer to actively promote the California
Veterans License Plate program and other California State benefits for veterans,
dependents and survivors, and to assist in the application for those benefits.
I certify that this County, through the County Veterans Service Office,will maintain
records for audit. These records will be maintained for a minimum of two years.
The County agrees to submit reports in accordance with the procedures and
timelines established by CalVet and in accordance with the CalVet Procedure
Manual for Subvention and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance. The County Veterans
Service Officer will permit CalVet representatives to inspect all records upon
request.
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Ernest Buddy Mend es, Chairman Date
of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Fresno
SCAN AND UPLOAD THIS COMPLETED FORM VIA THE AGENCY ATTACHMENTS IN VETPRO
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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County of Fresno,State of Caiiiu_i rna
By Deputy
Rev (05/25) HONORING CALIFORNIA'S VETERANS
Agreement California Department of Veterans Affairs: Medi-Cal Certificate of
Compliance (FY 2025-26), and Subvention Certificate of Compliance (FY 2025-26)
County of Fresno
Fund/Subclass: 0001/10000
Organization: 7110
Account/Program: 3560/0