Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Summary Report: Evaluation of Breast Cancer Surveillance in Veterans Health Administration Facilities

This report evaluates notification and surveillance for patients with mammogram results requiring action during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Summary Report: Evaluation of Breast Cancer Surveillance in Veterans Health Administration Facilities

March 27, 2024

This report evaluates notification and surveillance for patients with mammogram results requiring action during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Logistics Managers Improperly Allowed Employees to Auction Off Government Property

An employee association at VA’s Denver Logistics Center funded holiday parties through the auctioning of coolers and other items received by VA as free offers with supply purchases. Click below to read more.

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Logistics Managers Improperly Allowed Employees to Auction Off Government Property

March 20, 2024

An employee association at VA’s Denver Logistics Center funded holiday parties through the auctioning of coolers and other items received by VA as free offers with supply purchases. Click below to read more.

Former Cashier at Heinz VA Medical Center Sentenced for Theft of Patient Funds

Sentenced! Former VA employee gets six months in prison for embezzling money from veterans’ accounts. Our investigation revealed that he targeted bedridden patients or those on COVID lockdown.

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Former Cashier at Heinz VA Medical Center Sentenced for Theft of Patient Funds

March 20, 2024

Sentenced! Former VA employee gets six months in prison for embezzling money from veterans’ accounts. Our investigation revealed that he targeted bedridden patients or those on COVID lockdown.

February 2024 Monthly Highlights

Read more about the VA OIG’s highlighted work for Feb 2024.

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February 2024 Monthly Highlights

March 14, 2024

Read more about the VA OIG’s highlighted work for Feb 2024.

Rating Schedule Updates for Hip and Knee Replacement Benefits Were Not Consistently Applied

The VA OIG reviewed the effectiveness of VBA’s implementation of the changes to the rating schedule specifically for hip and knee replacements or resurfacing.

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Rating Schedule Updates for Hip and Knee Replacement Benefits Were Not Consistently Applied

February 21, 2024

The VA OIG reviewed the effectiveness of VBA’s implementation of the changes to the rating schedule specifically for hip and knee replacements or resurfacing.

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months

184
Reports
871
Recommendations
$436M
Monetary Impact

The numbers totaled above are for published reports and recommendations only; the investigations and procurement-sensitive contract review totals can be found in the Semiannual Reports to Congress.

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