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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

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces his resignation

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces his resignation
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces his resignation WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, of the Northern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation effective midnight on February 28, 2021. Powell, a graduate of Salem College and West Virginia University College of Law,,,

Communication of Test Results and Oncology Scheduling Concerns at the Beckley VA Medical Center in West Virginia

2021
20-00339-69
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection at the request of Representative Carol Miller in response to allegations related to timeliness and quality of care in the Emergency Department and scheduling concerns in the Oncology Clinic of a patient at the Beckley VA Medical Center...

Insufficient Oversight for Issuing Prosthetic Supplies and Devices

2021
18-00972-38
Audit
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This audit assessed the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) oversight of the issuance of prosthetic supplies and devices to veterans. VA’s Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) is the world’s largest provider of prosthetic devices and sensory aids. Prosthetics include not only artificial...

Misconduct by a Gynecological Provider at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi

2021
20-01036-70
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated allegations related to inappropriate language and conduct toward women veterans by a gynecological provider; a nurse chaperone’s failure to provide patient support; and three additional concerns related to compliance with patient complaint processes...

Federal Indictment Charges Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement Supervisor With Pocketing Kickbacks

Federal Indictment Charges Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement Supervisor With Pocketing Kickbacks
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Federal Indictment Charges Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement Supervisor With Pocketing Kickbacks CHICAGO — A procurement supervisor at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago pocketed kickbacks from the president of a medical supply company to steer the company at least,,,

Local Businesswoman Pleads Guilty To Criminal Healthcare And Tax Fraud Charges And Agrees To $20.3 Million Civil Settlement

Local Businesswoman Pleads Guilty To Criminal Healthcare And Tax Fraud Charges And Agrees To $20.3 Million Civil Settlement
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Local Businesswoman Pleads Guilty To Criminal Healthcare And Tax Fraud Charges And Agrees To $20.3 Million Civil Settlement Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that Kelly Wolfe (49, Indian Rocks Beach) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and filing,,,

Raleigh County Woman Sentenced to a Total of 54 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice and Health Care Fraud

Raleigh County Woman Sentenced to a Total of 54 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice and Health Care Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Raleigh County Woman Sentenced to a Total of 54 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice and Health Care Fraud Defendant’s husband also pled guilty in January for his role in the conspiracy to fake her death at the New River Gorge CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart,,,

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Dayton VA Medical Center in Ohio

2021
20-01271-64
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 Dayton VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in Ohio and Indiana. The inspection covers...

Utica Man Charged with Aggravated Harassment of VA Employees

Utica Man Charged with Aggravated Harassment of VA Employees
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Utica Man Charged with Aggravated Harassment of VA Employees ALBANY, NEW YORK – Robert Seifert, age 62, of Utica, New York, was charged by criminal complaint last week for making telephonic threats to employees of the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The announcement was made by,,,

Businessman Charged in Scheme to Hoard Personal Protective Equipment and Price Gouge Health Care Providers

Businessman Charged in Scheme to Hoard Personal Protective Equipment and Price Gouge Health Care Providers
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Businessman Charged in Scheme to Hoard Personal Protective Equipment and Price Gouge Health Care Providers WASHINGTON – A Mississippi businessman was charged with defrauding the United States and other health care providers in a $1.8 million scheme related to acquiring and hoarding personal,,,

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