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Website
https://www.vaoig.gov/
Abbreviation
VA
Agencies
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Agency
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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

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin

2024
22-03167-110
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This evaluation focused on five key operational areas:•...

Electronic Health Record Modernization Caused Pharmacy-Related Patient Safety Issues Nationally and at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in Columbus

2024
23-01450-114
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System (facility) in Columbus to review an allegation that implementation of the new electronic health record (EHR) led to a prescription backlog. While reviewing the allegation, the OIG determined...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Beckley VA Medical Center in West Virginia

2024
23-00117-108
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the Beckley VA Medical Center, which includes two outpatient clinics in West Virginia...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Summary Report: Evaluation of Breast Cancer Surveillance in Veterans Health Administration Facilities

2024
23-01178-116
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pandemic

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report evaluates notification and surveillance for patients with mammogram results requiring action during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspections involved interviews with key staff and evaluations of clinical...

VA’s Compliance with the VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021 Semiannual Report: March 2024

2024
22-00879-93
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

In November 2021, Congress passed the VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021 (Transparency Act) to provide oversight of VA’s spending of COVID-19–related emergency relief funding, including funding related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...

Former Cashier at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from Patients and Engaging in Pandemic Assistance Fraud

Former Cashier at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from Patients and Engaging in Pandemic Assistance Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Cashier at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from Patients and Engaging in Pandemic Assistance Fraud

Transition to VA Health Care and Utilization of Benefits for Veterans Who Reported Sexual Assault During Military Service

2024
22-01275-99
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of VA health care and benefits utilization by veterans who reported sexual assault to the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) during military service or who later disclosed having experienced military...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania

2024
23-00095-107
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, which includes the H. John Heinz III and Pittsburgh VA Medical Centers, one outpatient clinic in Ohio...

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