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Audit of the Medical Care Collections Fund for VA-Provided Care

This audit examined VHA’s processes for recovering VA costs for veterans with third-party health insurance who were treated for conditions unrelated to their service. By implementing the OIG’s recommendations VHA will make better use of taxpayer dollars, improve its ability to provide healthcare services, and minimize the risk of overlooking revenue it is due.

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Audit of the Medical Care Collections Fund for VA-Provided Care

October 26, 2026

This audit examined VHA’s processes for recovering VA costs for veterans with third-party health insurance who were treated for conditions unrelated to their service. By implementing the OIG’s recommendations VHA will make better use of taxpayer dollars, improve its ability to provide healthcare services, and minimize the risk of overlooking revenue it is due.

Maine Man Pleaded Guilty to Making False Statements

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. Gregory P. Heimann, of Forest City, Township, Maine, pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal official about disability benefits.

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Maine Man Pleaded Guilty to Making False Statements

October 23, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. Gregory P. Heimann, of Forest City, Township, Maine, pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal official about disability benefits.

Florida Woman Charged with Theft of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Benefits from VA

The VA OIG is committed to holding individuals accountable for their fraudulent actions. A Florida woman faces charges for allegedly collecting benefits for 35 years for which she may not have been eligible.

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Florida Woman Charged with Theft of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Benefits from VA

October 23, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to holding individuals accountable for their fraudulent actions. A Florida woman faces charges for allegedly collecting benefits for 35 years for which she may not have been eligible.

Doctor and Medical Device Distributor Sentenced for Conspiracy, Kickbacks, and Obstructing Federal Investigation

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud. Missouri surgeon and Kansas medical device distributor s  were sentenced for violating the Anti-Kickback Statute.

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Doctor and Medical Device Distributor Sentenced for Conspiracy, Kickbacks, and Obstructing Federal Investigation

October 22, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud. Missouri surgeon and Kansas medical device distributor s  were sentenced for violating the Anti-Kickback Statute.

Inspector General’s Fraud Watch – September 2026

The VA OIG protects veterans and safeguards taxpayer funds by exposing fraud in VA programs and services. The September 2026 Inspector General’s Fraud Watch features key cases and audits on healthcare, pension/fiduciary, COVID-19 relief, VA loan guaranty, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business fraud. Our work ensures VA benefits and services are used as intended—to support veterans and their families.

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Inspector General’s Fraud Watch – September 2026

October 16, 2026

The VA OIG protects veterans and safeguards taxpayer funds by exposing fraud in VA programs and services. The September 2026 Inspector General’s Fraud Watch features key cases and audits on healthcare, pension/fiduciary, COVID-19 relief, VA loan guaranty, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business fraud. Our work ensures VA benefits and services are used as intended—to support veterans and their families.

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months

184
Reports
724
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.


Fraud Whistleblower Rewards Program

The Department of Justice’s Fraud Whistleblower Rewards Program is an important tool to detect, fight, and mitigate fraud. The program compensates whistleblowers who provide actionable tips and meet certain criteria. For more information and to submit a report to the Fraud Whistleblower Rewards Program, visit https://www.justice.gov/fraud/whistleblower.

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