New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Misusing CARES Act Funds to Purchase Golf Course

This sentencing underscores the VA OIG’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer funds and protecting the integrity of government assistance programs. Michael Kirouac, of Pembroke, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and one year of supervised release for obtaining more than $1 Million is CARES Act funds and using them to purchase a golf course.

New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Misusing CARES Act Funds to Purchase Golf Course

February 19, 2026

This sentencing underscores the VA OIG’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer funds and protecting the integrity of government assistance programs. Michael Kirouac, of Pembroke, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and one year of supervised release for obtaining more than $1 Million is CARES Act funds and using them to purchase a golf course.

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VHA Facilities’ Collection and Oversight of Specialty Care Call Data

Preliminary Result Advisory Memorandum: The VA OIG warns of significant issues affecting veterans’ access to specialty care at VA medical facilities, particularly for high-risk patients seeking radiology or mental health services.

VHA Facilities’ Collection and Oversight of Specialty Care Call Data

February 19, 2026

Preliminary Result Advisory Memorandum: The VA OIG warns of significant issues affecting veterans’ access to specialty care at VA medical facilities, particularly for high-risk patients seeking radiology or mental health services.

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Assessment of Cytopathology Processing at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center in Oklahoma

Hotline Inspection Results: The VA OIG conducted this healthcare inspection in response to an allegation that patients awaiting possible cancer diagnoses were experiencing delays in receiving pathology test results.

Assessment of Cytopathology Processing at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center in Oklahoma

February 19, 2026

Hotline Inspection Results: The VA OIG conducted this healthcare inspection in response to an allegation that patients awaiting possible cancer diagnoses were experiencing delays in receiving pathology test results.

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Inspection of Information Security at the VA Spokane Healthcare System in Washington

The VA OIG works to safeguard VA operations through its information security inspection program, which assesses whether VA facilities meet federal security requirements related to high-risk control areas.

Inspection of Information Security at the VA Spokane Healthcare System in Washington

February 18, 2026

The VA OIG works to safeguard VA operations through its information security inspection program, which assesses whether VA facilities meet federal security requirements related to high-risk control areas.

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Zynex, Inc. Agrees to Criminal Resolution Addressing Claims of Millions of Dollars of Healthcare Fraud, Securities Fraud and Related Offenses

The VA OIG is committed to fighting healthcare fraud. Zynex has agreed to admit to participating in a conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, securities fraud, mail fraud, and other violations. Under an agreement, if approved, they will pay between $5 and $12.5 million.

Zynex, Inc. Agrees to Criminal Resolution Addressing Claims of Millions of Dollars of Healthcare Fraud, Securities Fraud and Related Offenses

February 17, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting healthcare fraud. Zynex has agreed to admit to participating in a conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, securities fraud, mail fraud, and other violations. Under an agreement, if approved, they will pay between $5 and $12.5 million.

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