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Texas Doctor Sentenced for $145 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme

This sentence underscores the VA OIG’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and protecting VA employees. A Texas physician was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme.

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Texas Doctor Sentenced for $145 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme
February 24, 2026

This sentence underscores the VA OIG’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and protecting VA employees. A Texas physician was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme.

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Mental Health Inspection of the VA Tampa Healthcare System in Florida

Through our mental health inspection program, the VA OIG puts veterans' interests first. This facility met some VHA requirements for inpatient mental health units, but seven recommendations were issued for improvement.

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Mental Health Inspection of the VA Tampa Healthcare System in Florida
February 24, 2026

Through our mental health inspection program, the VA OIG puts veterans' interests first. This facility met some VHA requirements for inpatient mental health units, but seven recommendations were issued for improvement.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora

The VA OIG is dedicated to helping VA deliver high-quality health care. Following this facility inspection, ten recommendations were made for improvement.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora
February 24, 2026

The VA OIG is dedicated to helping VA deliver high-quality health care. Following this facility inspection, ten recommendations were made for improvement.

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Founder of Senior Veterans Administration Services Sentenced for Scamming VA of Approximately $20 Million in Fraudulent Benefits

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans. An Ohio man was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay a fine for exploiting veterans and scamming VA for $20 million.

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Founder of Senior Veterans Administration Services Sentenced for Scamming VA of Approximately $20 Million in Fraudulent Benefits
February 23, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans. An Ohio man was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay a fine for exploiting veterans and scamming VA for $20 million.

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Former NFL Player and Laboratory Owner Convicted in $328M Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

The VA OIG is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars. A former NFL player and laboratory owner was convicted for his role in a fraud scheme that billed more than $328 million in unnecessary genetic tests.

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Former NFL Player and Laboratory Owner Convicted in $328M Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

February 20, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars. A former NFL player and laboratory owner was convicted for his role in a fraud scheme that billed more than $328 million in unnecessary genetic tests.

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months
160
Reports
794
Recommendations
$2.6B
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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