SUPPLEMENTAL

OPERATING EXPENSES, DOMESTIC PROGRAMS

(Supplemental now requested, existing legislation)

For an additional amount for "Operating expenses, domestic programs", $1,400,000.

a/ The Volunteer Community Service Program in Syracuse, New York, totaling $8,000,000, is not included since the funds were transferred from the Department of Labor appropriation.

b/ Includes proposed Pay Raise supplemental totaling $1,011,000

29-226 (Pt. 1) O 78-5

ACTION is obligated to provide its VISTA volunteers with adequate support so that they can accomplish their program objectives without undue concern about survival needs. The $1,400,000 will allow a 6.2 percent increase in the volunteers' food and lodging allowance (effective November 13, 1977). This allowance currently averages $209 per month nationally. Also, a $25 per month increase in the volunteer stipend (effective May 1, 1978) will also be possible. Volunteers currently receive a stipend of $50 per month.