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Abbreviation
VA
Agencies
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline

The Hotline accepts tips or complaints that, on a select basis, result in reviews of: • VA-related criminal activity • Systemic patient safety issues • Gross mismanagement or waste of VA resources • Misconduct by senior VA officials The VA OIG investigates substantial allegations of whistleblower reprisal against employees of VA contractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services subcontractors. The VA OIG reports substantiated allegations of reprisal to the employer and VA for corrective action.

What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline

The Hotline does not accept complaints that are unrelated to programs and operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs nor that are addressed in another legal or administrative forum: TYPE OF COMPLAINT WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT Claim for VA disability and pension benefits, and ratings, appeals, or home loan issues Veterans Benefits Administration (1-800-827-1000) Claim for VA education benefits Veterans Benefits Administration (1-888-442-4551) Patient health care dispute Patient Advocate at your local VA medical facility Tort claim or other legal issue/case/claim Local VA Regional Counsel office (202-461-4900) VA billing issues - Compliance and Business Integrity 1-866-842-4357 Litigation matters Private counsel; applicable court Employee grievances, unfair labor practices, union matters Local union representative, Federal Labor Relations Authority VA employee whistleblower retaliation issues U.S. Office of Special Counsel (1-800-872-9855) Other VA employee whistleblower issues and concerns about VA employee VA Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection performance and accountability (855-429-6669) or (202-461-4119) Whistleblower disclosures not related to the VA U.S. Office of Special Counsel (1-800-872-9855) Discrimination and EEO complaints for VA employees, former VA employees, VA Office of Resolution Management (1-888-566-3982) and applicants for VA positions Discrimination and complaints related to the Uniformed Services Employment U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel Personnel actions/adverse action appeals/MSPB matters U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board Disagreement with law or other political dispute Your elected legislative official

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Beckley VA Medical Center in West Virginia

2022
21-00286-163
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report provides a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the Beckley VA Medical Center and two outpatient clinics in West Virginia. The inspection covered key...

A Summary of OIG Preaward Contract Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2024 on VA Federal Supply Schedule Nonpharmaceutical Proposals

2025
25-00183-133
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The OIG examines individual nonpharmaceutical proposals submitted by commercial contractors for Federal Supply Schedule contracts with an anticipated annual value of $3 million or more, with an anticipated annual value of $500,000 or more for dealers or resellers without significant sales to the...

$4.9 Million Secured for Victims of Ayudando Guardians Fraud Scheme Through Settlement and Asset Forfeiture

$4.9 Million Secured for Victims of Ayudando Guardians Fraud Scheme Through Settlement and Asset Forfeiture
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

$4.9 Million Secured for Victims of Ayudando Guardians Fraud Scheme Through Settlement and Asset Forfeiture

Longtime VA Contracting Officer Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Defrauding the Agency of More Than $500,000

Longtime VA Contracting Officer Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Defrauding the Agency of More Than $500,000
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Longtime VA Contracting Officer Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Defrauding the Agency of More Than $500,000

A Summary of OIG Preaward Contract Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2024 on VA Federal Supply Schedule Pharmaceutical Proposals

2025
25-00295-134
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The OIG examines individual pharmaceutical proposals submitted by commercial contractors for Federal Supply Schedule contracts that have an anticipated annual value of $5 million or more or that VA has asked the OIG to review. The OIG’s oversight work helps VA contracting officers negotiate fair and...

Deficiencies in Inpatient Mental Health Suicide Risk Assessment, Mental Health Treatment Coordinator Processes, and Discharge Care Coordination

2025
21-02389-23
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) inpatient mental health unit (mental health unit) suicide risk identification processes, suicide prevention safety plans, mental health treatment coordinator (MHTC) role requirements, and discharge...

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