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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

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora

2021
21-00246-228
Review
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 VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. The inspection covered key clinical and administrative...

Deficiencies in the Assessment and Care of a Patient Seeking Geriatric Services at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in North Carolina

2021
21-00371-222
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in North Carolina to determine the validity of allegations that facility staff failed to coordinate appropriate care for a patient seeking community living center (CLC) placement and respite care...

Deficiencies in Coordination of Care for Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression at the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California

2021
20-03359-220
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection at the request of Chairman Mark Takano, and Representatives Julia Brownley, Chris Pappas, and Mike Levin, members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to evaluate allegations related to a lack of care coordination for...

Three Area Kerrville Men Indicted for Distribution of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone

Three Area Kerrville Men Indicted for Distribution of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Three Area Kerrville Men Indicted for Distribution of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone SAN ANTONIO – A federal grand jury in San Antonio returned an indictment this week charging two Kerrville men and an Ingram man with distribution of narcotics. According to court documents, Scott Mitchell Brown, 35, and,,,

Husband and Wife Sentenced in Large-Scale Fraud and Bribery Scheme Involving Two South Florida VA Hospitals

Husband and Wife Sentenced in Large-Scale Fraud and Bribery Scheme Involving Two South Florida VA Hospitals
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Husband and Wife Sentenced in Large-Scale Fraud and Bribery Scheme Involving Two South Florida VA Hospitals Miami, Florida – A federal district judge in Fort Lauderdale yesterday sentenced the last of 16 defendants for their roles in a large-scale kickback and bribery scheme involving employees and,,,

Veterans Affairs employee pleads guilty to theft of medical equipment

Veterans Affairs employee pleads guilty to theft of medical equipment
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Veterans Affairs employee pleads guilty to theft of medical equipment ATLANTA - Kevin Rumph, Jr., has pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of medical products. Rumph used his U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) issued credit card to buy over $1.9 million worth of Continuous Positive Airway,,,

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Montana VA Health Care System in Fort Harrison

2021
21-00232-205
Review
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 Montana VA Health Care System. The inspection covered key clinical and administrative processes...

OIG Review of Veterans Health Administration Staffing Models

2021
20-01508-214
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

Congress directed the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) to review Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) progress in developing a comprehensive staffing model. While VHA reported staffing models exist for all occupations, VA plans to develop the first iteration of staffing models that will...

Fiscal Year 2020 Risk Assessment of VA’s Charge Card Program

2021
21-00350-201
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an annual risk assessment of VA’s charge card program, evaluating the three types of charge cards—purchase cards (including convenience checks), travel cards, and fleet cards—for transactions during fiscal year (FY) 2020.The OIG conducted its risk...

Deficiencies in COVID-19 Screening and Facility Response for a Patient Who Died at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas

2021
20-03635-217
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pandemic

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection regarding allegations of incompletely screening for COVID-19 and treatment of a patient with serious mental illness who presented for same-day care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (facility).The OIG substantiated...

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