Department of Veterans Affairs OIG

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated controls over the adjudication of background investigations at VA medical facilities to determine whether adjudication actions were timely completed and reliably recorded. The OIG found VA did not effectively manage the personnel suitability program...

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (Facility). The review covered key clinical and administrative processes associated with promoting...

As required by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Circular, Accounting of Drug Control Funding and Performance Summary, dated January 18, 2013, the OIG reviewed VA’s FY 2017 Detailed Accounting Submission to the ONDCP. The OIG reviewed VA’s management’s assertions concerning VA’s...

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Circular, Accounting of Drug Control Funding and Performance Summary, dated January 18, 2013, requires the OIG to review VA’s FY 2017 Performance Summary Report to the ONDCP. According to the circular’s criteria and requirements, the OIG reviewed...

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed potential mismanagement in the planning and oversight of two construction projects—a new Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and an expanded Operating Room (OR) Suite—at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKCVAHCS). The projects were scheduled...

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the merits of allegations that identified irregularities during an Health Eligibility Center (HEC) outreach mailing campaign. The complainant alleged that the HEC sent incorrect 365-day response letters to veterans with pending health care...

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the Providence VA Medical Center (facility). The review covered key clinical and administrative processes associated with promoting quality care...

The OIG examined whether the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), in its management of the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program, ensured that accurate and timely subsistence allowance payments were made to eligible veterans. Veterans participating in the VR&E program receive a...

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted this audit at the request of Senator Johnny Isakson who was concerned that delays in the repair of VA-issued power wheelchairs and scooters at the Atlanta VA Health Care System placed veterans at physical and financial risk. To evaluate these...

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (facility). The review covered key clinical and administrative processes associated with promoting quality care—Leadership and Organizational Risks...