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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 VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction

2021
21-00247-210
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 Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction. The inspection covered key clinical and...

U.S. Attorney’s Office plans Medicolegal Symposium to discuss the case against Reta Mays, convicted VA hospital murderer

U.S. Attorney’s Office plans Medicolegal Symposium to discuss the case against Reta Mays, convicted VA hospital murderer
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

U.S. Attorney’s Office plans Medicolegal Symposium to discuss the case against Reta Mays, convicted VA hospital murderer CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia, is teaming up with Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, the FBI,,,

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Ponzi and COVID-19 Fraud Schemes

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Ponzi and COVID-19 Fraud Schemes
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Ponzi and COVID-19 Fraud Schemes WASHINGTON – Christopher A. Parris, 41, formerly of Rochester, New York, and currently of Lawrenceville, Georgia, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit mail fraud related to a Ponzi scheme, as well as to wire,,,

Bergen County Man Admits Stealing More Than $8.2 Million Worth of HIV Medication

Bergen County Man Admits Stealing More Than $8.2 Million Worth of HIV Medication
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Bergen County Man Admits Stealing More Than $8.2 Million Worth of HIV Medication NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County man today admitted his role in a scheme to steal prescription HIV medication from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Wagner Checonolasco,,,

Former Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Ponzi And COVID-19 Fraud Schemes

Former Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Ponzi And COVID-19 Fraud Schemes
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Ponzi And COVID-19 Fraud Schemes CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, NY--Christopher A. Parris, 41, formerly of Rochester, NY, and currently of Lawrenceville, Georgia, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy,,,

Ineffective Governance of Prescription Drug Return Program Creates Risk of Diversion and Limits Value to VA

2021
20-00418-166
Audit
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) spent about $6.6 billion on prescription drugs in fiscal year (FY) 2019. Most were dispensed to veterans by medical facility pharmacies. VHA pharmacies can return drugs that become damaged or expire before use through a reverse distributor for credit or...

Medical Facilities Forfeited Drug Return Credits through Inadequate Monitoring of Vendor Invoices

2021
20-00418-190
Other
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

While auditing the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) prescription drug return program, the VA OIG determined that VHA is at increased risk for not receiving all drug return credits due before the national drug return vendor—Pharma Logistics—issues final invoices to VA medical facilities. In...

Financial Efficiency Review of the Miami VA Healthcare System

2021
20-01796-195
Audit
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 Miami VA Healthcare System in Florida. 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...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Sheridan VA Medical Center in Wyoming

2021
21-00255-200
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 Sheridan VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in Wyoming. The inspection covers key...

Couple Sentenced for Feigning Blindness for VA & Social Security Benefits

Couple Sentenced for Feigning Blindness for VA & Social Security Benefits
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Couple Sentenced for Feigning Blindness for VA & Social Security Benefits WICHITA, KAN. – A husband and wife from Hutchinson, Kansas, have been sentenced for deceiving the federal government about a medical condition to receive benefit payments. Addison Lewis, 41, and Brandi Lewis, 38, each received,,,

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