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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

Improper Feeding of a Community Living Center Patient Who Died and Inadequate Review of the Patient’s Care, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System in Queens

2021
20-02968-170
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to evaluate an allegation that improper feeding by a registered nurse (RN) at the New York Harbor Health Care System’s Community Living Center (CLC) contributed to the death of a patient. The OIG identified concerns related...

Former CEO Sentenced for Defrauding Multiple Federal Agencies

Former CEO Sentenced for Defrauding Multiple Federal Agencies
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former CEO Sentenced for Defrauding Multiple Federal Agencies ALEXANDRIA, Va. – An Arlington businessman was sentenced today to 21 months in prison with three years of supervised release for making false statements to multiple federal agencies in order to fraudulently obtain multimillion-dollar,,,

Bronx Man Indicted for Offering Bribes to Public Official

Bronx Man Indicted for Offering Bribes to Public Official
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Bronx Man Indicted for Offering Bribes to Public Official SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Muhammad Z. Aabdin, age 30, of the Bronx, New York, has been indicted for offering bribes to a public official and using facilities of interstate commerce to commit a bribery offense. The indictment was announced today by,,,

Improvements Needed in Adding Non-VA Medical Records to Veterans’ Electronic Health Records

2021
19-08658-153
Audit
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated whether VA’s community care staff accurately uploaded records for non-VA medical care to veterans’ electronic health records. Veterans receive non-VA care based on certain criteria, such as the distance from the veteran to the nearest VA facility or...

Stronger Financial Management Practices Are Needed at VA's Maryland Health Care System

2021
19-07719-113
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

Sound financial management practices at VA facilities are critical to ensure funds are used appropriately, effectively, and efficiently. For that reason, the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review to examine whether VA’s Maryland Health Care System appropriately managed purchases...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion

2021
20-01270-154
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 Northern Indiana Health Care System, which includes a campus in Fort Wayne and Marion, and...

Entitled Veterans Generally Received Clothing Allowance but Stronger Controls Could Decrease Costs

2021
20-01487-142
Audit
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans may apply for an annual clothing allowance benefit if they have a service-connected disability and use a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance or use a prescription skin medication that damages clothing. For fiscal year 2019, about 92,000 veterans received about $98 million in payments. The VA...

Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor Contract Emergency Supply Strategies Available Before the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021
20-03075-138
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pandemic

VA medical facilities’ demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed how the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) ensured the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor-Next Generation (MSPV-NG) program and...

Inconsistent Human Resources Practices Inhibit Staffing and Vacancy Transparency

2021
20-00541-133
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed how underlying human resources processes affect VA’s reporting of staffing and vacancy data on its public website. The VA MISSION Act of 2018 requires VA to release this information quarterly. The law also requires the OIG to review the website...

Review of VHA’s Financial Oversight of COVID-19 Supplemental Funds

2021
20-02967-121
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pandemic

In response to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) tracking and reporting of COVID-19 supplemental funding from legislation for pandemic relief.VA met monthly reporting...

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