Analyses of Unexpended Balances in the Veterans Administration's Construction, Major Projects Appropriation Account

The Veterans Administration (VA) is responsible for providing medical care to the Nation's 29.8 million veterans. During the VA annual budget process, funds are appropriated for the line item "Construction, Major Projects" for projects whose estimated cost is $1 million or more. These projects involve construction of new hospitals, domiciliaries, and outpatient facilities and the replacement, extension, alteration, and remodeling of all such facilities.