Social Services Spending

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Division of Finance is responsible for managing the state’s financial operations, ensuring that funds are properly allocated, tracked, and reimbursed to local departments of social services (LDSS) and other program partners.

The Locality Automated System for Expenditure Reimbursement (LASER) is the statewide financial reimbursement system used by VDSS. This system supports local departments of social services across Virginia. It helps manage budgets, process financial reimbursements and share service guidelines for programs overseen by the department.

How This Information Helps

This information helps show how funds support public assistance and social services programs delivered by local departments across the state. It also helps ensure resources are tracked and managed to support communities and families.