Del Laverne

Va Budget Shortfall 2024 Olympics. The department of veterans affairs told congress earlier this month that it’s looking at a $15 billion budget shortfall through. Budget shortfalls, exacerbated by ongoing continuing resolutions and rising costs, are leading the va to halt hiring in some areas and not backfill vacancies.

One major wrinkle to watch: The overall budget for the paris olympics, including the cost of building and renovating venues, is about 8 billion euros ($8.2 billion).