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https://www.vaoig.gov/
Abbreviation
VA
Agencies
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Agency
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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

Hotline Page
https://www.vaoig.gov/hotline/online-forms
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.vaoig.gov/hotline/whistleblower-protection-program

Inadequate Acceptance of Supplies and Services at Regional Procurement Office West Resulted in $12.8 Million in Questioned Costs

2022
21-01081-155
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The three regional procurement offices (RPO) of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) procure supplies and services to support the medical facilities within their regions: Central, East, and West. In fiscal year 2021, RPO West obligated about $2.7 billion in contracts. The VA Office of Inspector...

Former Chief Of Cardiology At Palo Alto Va Hospital Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Battery Of Subordinate Doctor

Former Chief Of Cardiology At Palo Alto Va Hospital Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Battery Of Subordinate Doctor
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Chief Of Cardiology At Palo Alto Va Hospital Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Battery Of Subordinate Doctor SAN JOSE – Cardiologist John Giacomini was sentenced today to eight months in prison in connection with his conviction for felony abusive sexual contact, announced United States Attorney,,,

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Department of Justice Employees and Others for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Department of Justice Employees and Others for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Department of Justice Employees and Others for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards WASHINGTON - Today, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients for the 69 th Annual Attorney General’s Awards, recognizing Department of Justice,,,

Rhode Island Woman to Admit to Falsifying Military Service; False Use of Military Medals; Identity Theft; and Fraudulently Collecting More Than $250,000 in Veteran Benefits and Charitable Contributions

Rhode Island Woman to Admit to Falsifying Military Service; False Use of Military Medals; Identity Theft; and Fraudulently Collecting More Than $250,000 in Veteran Benefits and Charitable Contributions
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Rhode Island Woman to Admit to Falsifying Military Service; False Use of Military Medals; Identity Theft; and Fraudulently Collecting More Than $250,000 in Veteran Benefits and Charitable Contributions PROVIDENCE – According to a signed plea agreement filed today in U.S. District Court in Providence,,,

Fort Stewart soldier admits guilt in prolific fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief programs, student loans

Fort Stewart soldier admits guilt in prolific fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief programs, student loans
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Fort Stewart soldier admits guilt in prolific fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief programs, student loans SAVANNAH, GA: A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Stewart awaits sentencing after admitting she led a “prolific fraud scheme” in which she and others illegally raked in millions of dollars,,,

Improvements in Sterile Processing Service and Leadership Oversight at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois

2022
22-00158-188
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an inspection to assess allegations of deficient practices within the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital (facility) in Hines, Illinois, as well as the alleged failure of SPS leaders to provide adequate oversight...

Contract Closeout Compliance Needs Improvement at Regional Procurement Offices Central and West

2022
21-02599-156
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has three regional procurement offices (RPOs) that acquire supplies and services to support the medical facilities within their regions (Central, East, and West). In FY 2020, the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a report on contract closeout...

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

2022
21-00287-194
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 Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The inspection covered key clinical and administrative processes...

The New Electronic Health Record’s Unknown Queue Caused Multiple Events of Patient Harm

2022
22-01137-204
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection to assess a safety concern with the new electronic health record (EHR) that resulted in patient harm. The OIG found that the new EHR sent thousands of orders for medical care to an undetectable location, or unknown queue, instead of to...

OIG Determination of Veterans Health Administration’s Occupational Staffing Shortages Fiscal Year 2022

2022
22-00722-187
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

Pursuant to the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 (VCQEA), the OIG conducted a review to identify clinical and non-clinical occupations experiencing staffing shortages within Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This is the ninth iteration of the staffing report, and the fifth evaluating...

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