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DHS Employee Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining $478,000 VA-Backed Mortgage

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. A Rhode Island DHS employee was charged with wire fraud and making false statements.

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DHS Employee Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining $478,000 VA-Backed Mortgage
July 21, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. A Rhode Island DHS employee was charged with wire fraud and making false statements.

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Former Veterans Affairs Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Benefit Loans

The VA OIG is committed to holding individuals accountable for their fraudulent actions. A former VA medical technician pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

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Former Veterans Affairs Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Benefit Loans

July 20, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to holding individuals accountable for their fraudulent actions. A former VA medical technician pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

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New York Man Sentenced to Five Years for Arson

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans, VA employees, and VA property. A New York man was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a fire inside a storage area at the VA medical center in Albany.

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New York Man Sentenced to Five Years for Arson
July 20, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans, VA employees, and VA property. A New York man was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a fire inside a storage area at the VA medical center in Albany.

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Denials of Emergency Care Claims

The VA OIG is committed to providing independent oversight for veterans’ programs. This Management Advisory Memorandum sent to the under secretary for health was a notification that the Veterans Health Administration’s approach to reimbursement or direct payment for non-VA emergency care costs may not comply with current laws.

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Denials of Emergency Care Claims
July 17, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to providing independent oversight for veterans’ programs. This Management Advisory Memorandum sent to the under secretary for health was a notification that the Veterans Health Administration’s approach to reimbursement or direct payment for non-VA emergency care costs may not comply with current laws.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas / Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California

The VA OIG conducts inspections to ensure veterans have access to timely and high-quality health care that meets their unique needs. These reports share the results of two examinations of five domains of care delivery and patient safety. 

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas / Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California
July 16, 2026

The VA OIG conducts inspections to ensure veterans have access to timely and high-quality health care that meets their unique needs. These reports share the results of two examinations of five domains of care delivery and patient safety. 

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months
151
Reports
684
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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