RD152 - Annual Progress Report of the Department of Charitable Gaming on the Effect of the Aging Population on State Agencies


Executive Summary:
HB 110 (2006 Session) amended Va. Code § 2.2-5510 to require that each state agency include in its strategic plan "an analysis of the impact that the aging of the population will have on its ability to deliver services and a description of how the agency is responding to these changes." The bill provides further that "(b)ased on guidance from the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, each agency shall report by October 1 of each year to the Governor and to the General Assembly its progress for addressing the impact of the aging of the population in at least five specific actions."

The Department of Charitable Gaming (DCG) is a service organization that controls all charitable gaming in the Commonwealth through prescribed regulations. The agency is comprised of the four (4) Units; Audit, Enforcement, Inspection/Training, and Licensing.

DCG has addressed the issues based on guidance from Secretary Tavenner as required by HB I IO and provide the following findings:

• DCG does not provide direct services to individuals and have no statistical information on services provided to any specific age groups.
• DCG does not provide services that are specifically utilized by senior citizens.
• DCG has no programs specifically designed to serve seniors.
• The agency's website is developed to provide accessibility as outlined by ADA and develops its forms in a "user friendly" environment.
• DCG continues to be committed to ensure gaming regulations are enforced to a consistent standard and provide maximum assistance to all of our constituents throughout the Commonwealth for the purposes of enhancing their ability to raise funds by conducting bingo and raffles. As we continue this mission, we will be considering the effect of the aging population on our requirements and strategic planning as to being aware of the needs of senior citizens.