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Department of Veterans Affairs
Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Northport Healthcare System in New York
This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Northport Healthcare System in New York. This evaluation focused on five key content domains:
• Culture
• Environment of care
• Patient safety
• Primary care
• Veteran-centered safety net
The OIG made two recommendations for improvement in one domain.
1. Environment of care
• Secure all medications and the supplies used to administer medications in the Emergency Department
• Confirm staff are knowledgeable about how the lobby kiosks function to assist veterans with sensory impairments
A Review of the Department of Justice’s Issuance of Compulsory Process to Obtain Records of Members of Congress, Congressional Staffers, and Members of the News Media
The VA OIG contracted with the independent public accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to audit VA’s financial statements as of the end of fiscal years (FYs) 2024 and 2023. CLA 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, CLA identified three 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. CLA 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.
CLA is responsible for the attached audit report dated November 15, 2024, 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 auditors will follow up on these internal control and compliance findings and evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken during the FY 2025 audit of VA’s financial statements.
