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Website
https://www.vaoig.gov/
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

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

Audit of Community Care Consults during COVID-19

2022
21-00497-46
Audit
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pandemic

During COVID-19, VHA’s Office of Community Care (OCC) took steps to ensure veterans continued to have expanded access to health care in the community, as required by the VA MISSION Act of 2018. OCC issued policies to VA facilities to postpone nonurgent appointments and offer alternatives to in...

Albany Woman Charged with Burglarizing Albany VA Building

Albany Woman Charged with Burglarizing Albany VA Building
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Albany Woman Charged with Burglarizing Albany VA Building ALBANY, NEW YORK – Jamie Varieur, age 42, of Albany, was arrested today and charged with burglarizing a dwelling at the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B,,,

VA’s Use of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catalog for Medical Items

2022
20-00552-30
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

In October 2017, VA entered into an interagency agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to use its Electronic Catalog (ECAT) to order VA medical supplies and equipment not available through existing contracts. VA created the ECAT Ordering Guide to describe VA policies and procedures for...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Veterans Integrated Service Network 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network in St. Petersburg, Florida

2022
21-00236-44
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 leadership performance and oversight by Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network in St. Petersburg, Florida, covering leadership and...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina

2022
21-00279-54
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 Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The inspection covers key clinical...

Former Biloxi VA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing VA Property

Former Biloxi VA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing VA Property
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Biloxi VA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing VA Property Gulfport, Miss. – A Saucier man was sentenced to serve 12 months in federal prison for stealing government property, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey A. Breen of the Veterans Affairs,,,

Vet Center Inspection of Pacific District 5 Zone 2 and Selected Vet Centers

2022
21-01804-56
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Vet Center Inspection Program provides a focused evaluation of aspects of the quality of care delivered at vet centers. This report focuses on Pacific district 5 zone 2 and four selected vet centers—Fresno, High Desert, and Santa Cruz County in California...

Fayetteville Home-Health Services Company Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Death of a Veteran

Fayetteville Home-Health Services Company Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Death of a Veteran
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Fayetteville Home-Health Services Company Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Death of a Veteran Raleigh, N.C. – A home-health services company based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $45,486.76 to settle civil False Claims Act allegations related to allegedly,,,

Deficiencies in a Patient’s Lung Cancer Screening, Renal Nodule Follow-Up, and Prostate Cancer Surveillance at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas

2022
21-01038-49
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (facility) in Las Vegas to assess an allegation that the facility failed to diagnose and treat a patient’s cancer. The OIG identified concerns about potential deficiencies in lung...

Financial Efficiency Review of the Marion VA Healthcare System in Illinois

2022
21-00960-17
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The OIG assessed the oversight and stewardship of funds and identified opportunities for cost efficiency at the Marion VA Healthcare System in Illinois. The review focused on four areas:1. Use of the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor-Next Generation program. The program is a collection of contracts that...

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