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Washington Pair Convicted of Scheme to Defraud Hospitalized Veterans

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans’ interests. A pair of Washington fraudsters were convicted on a combined total of 26 counts of fraud for a scheme that targeted more than 30 VA and non-VA medical facilities and 60 victims. 

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Washington Pair Convicted of Scheme to Defraud Hospitalized Veterans
July 13, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans’ interests. A pair of Washington fraudsters were convicted on a combined total of 26 counts of fraud for a scheme that targeted more than 30 VA and non-VA medical facilities and 60 victims. 

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West Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Benefits

The VA OIG works to eliminate fiduciary fraud. Barbara Ferrell of Seth, West Virginia admitted that she stole approximately $160,000 in VA and Social Security benefits meant for a family member by abusing her position as a fiduciary.

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West Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Benefits
July 8, 2026

The VA OIG works to eliminate fiduciary fraud. Barbara Ferrell of Seth, West Virginia admitted that she stole approximately $160,000 in VA and Social Security benefits meant for a family member by abusing her position as a fiduciary.

Click to Read the Investigative Update

Audit of Security and Access Controls for the Patient Advocate Tracking System-Replacement

Putting veterans’ interests first: The VA OIG initiated this audit to determine whether the Patient Advocate Tracking System-Replacement had sufficient security controls to ensure information in the system was safeguarded in accordance with federal law and information security standards.

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Audit of Security and Access Controls for the Patient Advocate Tracking System-Replacement
July 7, 2026

Putting veterans’ interests first: The VA OIG initiated this audit to determine whether the Patient Advocate Tracking System-Replacement had sufficient security controls to ensure information in the system was safeguarded in accordance with federal law and information security standards.

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Massachusetts Man Indicted for Impersonating Veteran for 30 Years to Fraudulently Obtain Benefits

The VA OIG protects veteran benefits. James Sommers, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was indicted for falsely impersonating a US Army veteran to obtain medical care at VA and steal other benefits.

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Massachusetts Man Indicted for Impersonating Veteran for 30 Years to Fraudulently Obtain Benefits
July 6, 2026

The VA OIG protects veteran benefits. James Sommers, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was indicted for falsely impersonating a US Army veteran to obtain medical care at VA and steal other benefits.

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months
151
Reports
696
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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