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Denials of Emergency Care Claims

The VA OIG is committed to providing independent oversight for veterans’ programs. This Management Advisory Memorandum sent to the under secretary for health was a notification that the Veterans Health Administration’s approach to reimbursement or direct payment for non-VA emergency care costs may not comply with current laws.

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Denials of Emergency Care Claims
July 17, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to providing independent oversight for veterans’ programs. This Management Advisory Memorandum sent to the under secretary for health was a notification that the Veterans Health Administration’s approach to reimbursement or direct payment for non-VA emergency care costs may not comply with current laws.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas / Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California

The VA OIG conducts inspections to ensure veterans have access to timely and high-quality health care that meets their unique needs. These reports share the results of two examinations of five domains of care delivery and patient safety. 

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas / Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California
July 16, 2026

The VA OIG conducts inspections to ensure veterans have access to timely and high-quality health care that meets their unique needs. These reports share the results of two examinations of five domains of care delivery and patient safety. 

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Review of VA’s Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act for Fiscal Year 2025

The VA OIG is committed to ensuring the effectiveness of VA programs. This review found that VA programs were compliant with PIIA for FY 2025 and that the testing, reporting, and remediation were responsive to continued reductions in improper payments.

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Review of VA’s Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act for Fiscal Year 2025
July 16, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to ensuring the effectiveness of VA programs. This review found that VA programs were compliant with PIIA for FY 2025 and that the testing, reporting, and remediation were responsive to continued reductions in improper payments.

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Inspector General's Fraud Watch

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Inspector General's Fraud Watch
July 15, 2026

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Florida Man Sent to Federal Prison for Theft of Government Funds in Stolen Valor Prosecution

The VA OIG is stopping stolen valor. A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison for fraudulently applying for VA benefits. 

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Florida Man Sent to Federal Prison for Theft of Government Funds in Stolen Valor Prosecution
July 15, 2026

The VA OIG is stopping stolen valor. A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison for fraudulently applying for VA benefits. 

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months
153
Reports
693
Recommendations
$3.9B
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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