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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 VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather

2023
22-00063-220
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This Office of Inspector General Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the inpatient and outpatient care provided at the VA Northern California Health Care System, which includes the Sacramento VA Medical Center, Martinez VA Medical...

Inspection of Information Security at the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas

2023
23-01179-204
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts information security inspections to assess whether VA facilities are meeting federal security requirements. They are typically conducted at selected facilities that have not been assessed in the sample for the annual audit required by the Federal...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2023
22-00071-216
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This Office of Inspector General Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the inpatient and outpatient care provided at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This...

Oversight Could Be Strengthened for Non-VA Healthcare Providers Who Prescribe Opioids to Veterans

2023
22-00414-113
Audit
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

Compared to the general population, veterans have a higher risk of opioid overdose due to many contributing factors, along with a higher incidence of medical conditions that increase the risk for opioid use disorder. The MISSION Act of 2018 requires VA to ensure that non VA providers who prescribe...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas

2023
22-00238-213
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

This Office of Inspector General Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the inpatient and outpatient care provided at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston and multiple outpatient clinics in Texas. This evaluation focused on...

VA’s Governance of Its Personnel Suitability Program for Medical Facilities Continues to Need Improvement

2023
21-03718-189
Audit
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

Applicants for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) positions undergo background investigations as a condition of their employment to help ensure their suitability to care for veterans and be entrusted with sensitive information and resources. A 2018 VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit of VHA...

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania

2023
22-00236-212
Review
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 inpatient and outpatient care provided at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in Pennsylvania. This evaluation focused on five...

Veterans Affairs Police Officer Indicted on Federal Civil Rights and Assault Charges for Beating Man Approximately 45 Times with Baton

Veterans Affairs Police Officer Indicted on Federal Civil Rights and Assault Charges for Beating Man Approximately 45 Times with Baton
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Veterans Affairs Police Officer Indicted on Federal Civil Rights and Assault Charges for Beating Man Approximately 45 Times with Baton

Federal Jury Convicts Tampa Woman Of Stealing Department Of Veterans Affairs Benefits Intended To Assist Disabled Vets To Return To Employment

Federal Jury Convicts Tampa Woman Of Stealing Department Of Veterans Affairs Benefits Intended To Assist Disabled Vets To Return To Employment
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Federal Jury Convicts Tampa Woman Of Stealing Department Of Veterans Affairs Benefits Intended To Assist Disabled Vets To Return To Employment

VA’s Compliance with the VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021 Semiannual Report: September 2023

2023
22-00879-196
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) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...

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