One of Veazey's first challenges was the need to assess the sustainability of deficit budgets adopted at previous World Conferences. On June 14, 2006, the church announced a new staff organizational structure designed to reduce costs and better align the World Church staff with the priorities and mission of the church. Approximately one-fourth of the headquarters and field staff positions were eliminated.
Veazey faced her first test in assessing the feasibility of budget deficits implemented at previous World Conferences. On June 14, 2006, the church introduced a new staff organizational layout aimed at reducing costs and harmonizing the World Church staff with the church's objectives and mission. Roughly one-fourth of the headquarters and field staff positions were abolished.