What is the difference between AVIC and SAHO?

• A. The SAHO is a state employee with responsibility for a state
• B. Both are federal positions with different agencies
• C. The AVIC is a federal employee who has responsibility for at least one state/territory and the SAHO is a state employee with responsibility for a state
• D. Both are state positions with different jurisdictions

Answer: (C)

The difference hinges on authority and geographic scope within federal vs. state structure. An AVIC is a federal employee whose responsibilities cover at least one state or territory, meaning their work operates under a federal program that spans across multiple states and requires coordination with state agencies under federal guidance. A SAHO is a state employee whose duties are focused on a single state, with authority rooted in that state’s laws and government, concentrating on implementing and enforcing policies within that state.

So the AVIC works within the federal framework with cross-state reach, while the SAHO operates within the state government with state-specific responsibilities. The other descriptions misplace the level of government or the geographic scope.