Office Of Inspector General, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Semiannual Report To Congress (SAR) October 1, 2023–March 31, 2024

The Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the results of VA OIG oversight, provides statistical information, and lists all 136 work products issued from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. During this reporting period, VA OIG audits, evaluations, investigations, inspections, and other reviews identified more than $1.45 billion in monetary impact for a return on investment of $12 for every dollar spent. The OIG hotline received and triaged over 15,500 contacts in the past six months—to help identify wrongdoing and address concerns with VA activities. Also, during the past six months, special agents opened 178 investigations and closed 183, with efforts leading to 112 arrests. Collectively, the OIG’s work also resulted in 459 administrative sanctions and corrective actions during the six-month reporting period.