#VA #OIG Director testified before the #HVAC’s Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs in a hearing titled, “Is the #Veterans Benefits Administration Properly Processing and Deciding Veterans’ Claims?” Watch his opening statement. #oversight #congress “The OIG has found that VBA needs to improve the execution of its quality assurance review program so that eligible veterans receive the disability compensation benefits they are due.” — Director Steve Bracci, Compensation Programs Inspection Division https://lnkd.in/gf3cvGUR
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The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is to conduct effective and independent oversight of VA’s programs and operations. This is extremely challenging as VA is the second largest federal agency and operates the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. The OIG accomplishes its mission through audits, inspections, investigations and reviews. VA OIG’s work focuses on detecting and preventing waste, abuse, and criminal activity, as well as improving the economy, effectiveness, and efficiency of VA programs and operations. As a result, OIG’s work enhances services and benefits for our nation's veterans and their families. Inspector General Michael Missal and VA OIG's senior leaders foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to promote the highest standard of excellence. We seek to attract, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce committed to ensuring VA resources are used most effectively to support our nation’s veterans. Our personnel are located in the Washington, D.C. headquarters and in more than 30 other cities throughout the United States. VA OIG staff work within the following offices: - Immediate Office of the Inspector General - Office of the Counselor - Healthcare Inspections - Investigations - Audit and Evaluations - Management and Administration - Contract Review Please visit the VA OIG website to learn more about the important work our staff at all levels conduct on behalf of veterans.
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https://www.va.gov/oig/
External link for Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General
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- Headquarters
- Washington , DC
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- Founded
- 1978
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Washington , DC 20001, US
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This inspection was a result of a hotline submission. The #VA #OIG concluded that deviations from policies or standard operating procedures outlined in this report ultimately placed the patient at greater risk for suicide. Review our findings and recommendations: https://lnkd.in/g2nBePqV #oversight #veterans
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Adrian Dexter Talbot was convicted for conspiring to illegally distribute over 1.8 million doses of narcotics. He also defrauded benefit programs of $5.4 million. About his scheme: https://lnkd.in/g-kBhd5m #VA #OIG #oversight #veterans
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Through an inspection, the #VA #OIG substantiated an allegation that a patient experienced a delay in receiving basic life support during a medical emergency on the grounds of the Hayden VA Medical Center. Review our findings and recommendations: https://lnkd.in/gTdgu3p7 #oversight #veterans
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“The settlement announced today demonstrates the VA Office of Inspector General’s commitment to aggressively pursuing individuals and schools who target veterans’ education benefits,” said Special Agent in Charge Dave Spilker with the VA OIG’s Southeast Field Office. Click for more. https://lnkd.in/g-kBhd5m
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“This civil settlement is a testament to the VA OIG’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of VA’s healthcare programs and preserving taxpayer funds,” said Special Agent in Charge Kris Raper with VA OIG’s South Central Field Office. Click the link to learn more about this investigative update and others. https://lnkd.in/g-kBhd5m
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In this episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a #VA #OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses how inadequate care coordination at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System delayed ordering medications following a patient’s discharge from a community hospital. Plus highlights of #oversight work from June. https://lnkd.in/e7fsEUiW
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IG Michael Missal and several OIG employees and their family members recently volunteered to wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Check out the video highlighting the event below. National Park Service Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
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Exciting new opportunities to work with the VA OIG! Position: Data Scientist Level: GS-14 Location: Negotiable Close Date: July 30, 2024 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gS7E2et6 Position: Supervisory Data Scientist Level: GS-15 Location: Negotiable Close Date: July 30, 2024 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/g2YpWCy9 #publicaffairs #veterans #hiring #hirevets #jobs
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The VA OIG’s highlighted work for June 2024 features a review that found VBA did not identify all Vietnam veterans who could qualify for retroactive benefits. Read about this and other reports at the link below. #oig #va #veterans #oversight https://lnkd.in/eT5Acm5h