MISSION:
To support national objectives by providing highly trained units capable of mobilizing for active federal service in time of war or national emergencies; to provide units organized, manned, trained, and equipped to assist civil authorities in the protection of life and property; to aid and assist veterans and their dependents in securing local, state, and federal entitlements/services for which they are eligible; and, to provide a comfortable independent living environment, along with adequate medical support, for eligible veterans and their spouses, widows, or widowers. LEGAL CITATION: SDCL 33-1-14 cites the law under which the National Guard Division of the department is organized, paid, equipped, and utilized. SDCL 33-16, 17, and 19 cites the laws governing the Veterans' Affairs Division.

	ACTUAL FY 2002	ACTUAL FY 2003	BUDGETED FY 2004	REQUESTED FY 2005	GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED FY 2005	RECOMMENDED INC/(DEC) FY 2005
FUNDING SOURCE:
General Funds	$4,299,462	$4,510,750	$4,663,615	$4,988,079	$4,846,701	$183,086
Federal Funds	11,464,290	16,038,378	35,403,445	36,180,908	36,178,182	774,737
Other Funds	2,761,894	2,869,882	3,070,334	3,537,256	3,313,215	242,881
Total	$18,525,646	$23,419,011	$43,137,394	$44,706,243	$44,338,098	$1,200,704
EXPENDITURE DETAIL:
Personal Services	$6,094,703	$6,519,002	$7,137,589	$7,375,366	$7,256,260	$118,671
Operating Expenses	12,430,943	16,900,009	35,999,805	37,330,877	37,081,838	1,082,033
Total	$18,525,646	$23,419,011	$43,137,394	$44,706,243	$44,338,098	$1,200,704
Staffing Level FTE:	172.8	175.5	183.9	188.4	184.9	1.0

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