| Text of Recommendation | We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health ensure that VA prohibits the use of purchase orders to obtain contract provider services unless the purchase orders contain the required clauses identified in the report. |
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| Recommendation Number | 2 |
| Recommendation Status | Closed |
| Significant Recommendation | Yes |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Submitting OIG | |
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| Report Title | Healthcare Inspection - Improper Procurement and Billing Practices for Anesthesiology Services, George E. Wahlen VA Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Report Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number | 13-01819-133 |
| Report Date Issued | Tuesday, May 6, 2014 |
| Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
| Report Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Report Funds for Better Use | $0 |