Are you aware, in terms of the contract, of what the profit margin might be? That, of course, would be a concern as well.
When it is in house, we have trained caseworkers who have a link, as you said so eloquently, and who have been working with those veterans for years and years. They develop the relationship. With adequate funding and appropriate management, they could be provided the supports they need. When you take it out of house, then there are a variety of payments that the federal taxpayer picks up, including profit margins for private corporations.
Are you aware of what the profit margin might be for this particular contract?