Review of Contracted Backup Services for the Veterans Crisis Line

The VA OIG is committed to providing program oversight that safeguards taxpayer dollars. In this review, auditors found that VA paid more than $11 million for call responder backup services it did not receive for the Veterans Crisis Line’s National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The VA OIG made two recommendations.

Review of Contracted Backup Services for the Veterans Crisis Line

September 1, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to providing program oversight that safeguards taxpayer dollars. In this review, auditors found that VA paid more than $11 million for call responder backup services it did not receive for the Veterans Crisis Line’s National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The VA OIG made two recommendations.

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Review of VBA’s Processing of Adverse Actions for Service-Connected Disability Compensation

The VA OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs. This review details the results of a review of Veterans Benefits Administration’s processing of adverse actions for veterans’ benefits for service-connected disability.

Review of VBA’s Processing of Adverse Actions for Service-Connected Disability Compensation

August 31, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs. This review details the results of a review of Veterans Benefits Administration’s processing of adverse actions for veterans’ benefits for service-connected disability.

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Review of a Patient’s Care in the Intensive Care Unit at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina

This report details the inspection assessing allegations of nursing practice issues, poor quality of patient care, and inadequate provider staffing in the intensive care unit and the care for one patient who suffered a postoperative stroke. The VA OIG substantiated the claims and made seven recommendations.

Review of a Patient’s Care in the Intensive Care Unit at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina

August 31, 2026

This report details the inspection assessing allegations of nursing practice issues, poor quality of patient care, and inadequate provider staffing in the intensive care unit and the care for one patient who suffered a postoperative stroke. The VA OIG substantiated the claims and made seven recommendations.

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A Summary of OIG Preaward Contract Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2025 on VA Federal Supply Schedule Pharmaceutical Proposals

The OIG is committed to protecting taxpayer money. This review summarizes 16 preaward reviews of pharmaceutical proposals sent to the VA National Acquisition Center for Federal Supply Schedule contracts. The VA OIG’s suggestions led to contract changes saving about $24.7 million.

A Summary of OIG Preaward Contract Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2025 on VA Federal Supply Schedule Pharmaceutical Proposals

August 28, 2026

The OIG is committed to protecting taxpayer money. This review summarizes 16 preaward reviews of pharmaceutical proposals sent to the VA National Acquisition Center for Federal Supply Schedule contracts. The VA OIG’s suggestions led to contract changes saving about $24.7 million.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Mountain Home Healthcare System in Tennessee

The VA OIG is dedicated to helping VA provide high-quality health care. The Healthcare Facility Inspection program was established by the VA OIG to review Veterans Health Administration medical facilities on an approximately three-year cycle.

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Mountain Home Healthcare System in Tennessee

August 28, 2026

The VA OIG is dedicated to helping VA provide high-quality health care. The Healthcare Facility Inspection program was established by the VA OIG to review Veterans Health Administration medical facilities on an approximately three-year cycle.

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