Thanks, Mr. Chair.
The short answer is, yes, there are extensive discussions going on, both within the department and with other parts of government that are equally challenged with reporting on and tracking data.
In addition to the investment around personnel, the department is making significant investment around automation and digitization, as well as process improvements. One of the great benefits we have now that is increasing in its use is the number of veterans who come forward through a My VAC account. It allows for the assurance that the applications are complete and that the information is connected and it's more easily tracked. That, frankly, builds up our ability to track each of those applications as they go through the system to understand where the perennial organizational challenges may be and how we can invest and correct those challenges.
That's a very active undertaking to make the process more seamless for the veteran and to make the process more smooth in the department.