In this latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, Inspector General Michael Missal highlights #VA OIG’s latest Semiannual Report to Congress and our continued #oversight work on behalf of #veterans and their families. Plus highlights of oversight work from April.
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I could not be more proud of the progress our staff has made in achieving our mission to serve veterans and the public by conducting meaningful, fair, and evidence-driven oversight of VA.” – Inspector General Michael Missal
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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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The #VA #OIG evaluated a May 2023 power outage at the Hines Information Technology Center, which lasted approximately 22 hours and prevented thousands of VA employees from accessing critical VA data and systems. We found that the center’s infrastructure design includes a circuit breaker that functions as a master power switch between the uninterruptible power supplies and the information technology equipment. Consequently, when the circuit breaker was activated it interrupted the flow of electricity going to the data center equipment and critical applications hosted at the facility. Click the link to read the full report and our recommendations. https://lnkd.in/gCJ2mnp4 #oversight #veterans
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General has revealed a fundamental way to improve care. It has to do with how medical staff assess patients about to be discharged. The OIG has recommended a national policy to use social determinants of health, and health-related social needs, when evaluating patients. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs deputy assistant IG julie kroviak about why that's important.
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“I encourage you to take time Monday to reflect about the service members who have fought to safeguard our freedom and protect our way of life. Let us also extend our support and gratitude to the families who have lost loved ones in service to our nation and to those families who have loved ones currently serving away from home. I hope you have a meaningful Memorial Day.” VA Inspector General Michael Missal Watch IG Missal and Deputy IG David Case's Memorial Day message below.
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“I encourage you to take time Monday to reflect about the service members who have fought to safeguard our freedom and protect our way of life. Let us also extend our support and gratitude to the families who have lost loved ones in service to our nation and to those families who have loved ones currently serving away from home. I hope you have a meaningful Memorial Day.” VA Inspector General Michael Missal Watch IG Missal and Deputy IG David Case's Memorial Day message below.
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Booneville, Mississippi man faces 10 years in prison for healthcare fraud. https://lnkd.in/g-kBhd5m
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“The #VA #OIG just published our 91st Semiannual Report to Congress. This report shows the tremendous impact of the #oversight work we performed during the first half of fiscal year 2024. I am so proud of and grateful for the outstanding work of our staff that they have made in achieving our mission to serve #veterans and the public by conducting meaningful, fair, and evidence-driven oversight of VA.” – IG Michael Missal Visit https://lnkd.in/eD7P9Fc9 to read the report.
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Exciting new opportunity to work with the VA OIG! Position: Attorney-Advisor (General) Level: GS-15 Location: Washington, DC Close Date: June 3, 2024 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gYekeQM9 #publicaffairs #veterans #hiring #hirevets #jobs
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The #VA #OIG determined the actions taken by El Paso VA Health Care System leaders, including those initiated before the VA OIG inspection and those implemented after VA OIG inquiries, ensured that the system’s behavioral health clinic staff did not deny patients access to care, and that patients were seen in the time frame and at the location that met their preferences and needs. Click to read more. #veterans #oversight https://lnkd.in/gBebd-yM
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Exciting new opportunity to work with the VA OIG! Position: Supervisory Management and Program Analyst Level: GS-14 Location: Washington, DC Close Date: May 28, 2024 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/e_6eh5HV #publicaffairs #veterans #hiring #hirevets #jobs