The VA OIG contracted with the independent public accounting firm Kearney & Company, P.C. (Kearney) to audit VA’s financial statements as of September 30, 2025. Kearney provided an unmodified opinion and noted material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in internal control and instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations. Regarding internal control, Kearney identified two material weaknesses. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. Kearney also identified three significant deficiencies. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. Kearney also identified two instances of noncompliance with the law.
Kearney is responsible for the attached audit report dated January 27, 2026, and the conclusions expressed in the report. The OIG does not express opinions on VA’s financial statements, internal control, or compliance with FFMIA, nor does the OIG express conclusions on VA’s compliance with laws and regulations. The independent auditor will follow up on these internal control and compliance findings and evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken during the FY 2026 audit of VA’s financial statements.
