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Semiannual Report to Congress

Semiannual Report to Congress

Issue 96

CEO and VA Employee Sentenced for Paying and Receiving Illegal Health Care Kickbacks and Bribes

Two men from Orlando, Florida, were sentenced for their roles in a health care kickback scheme that resulted in over $14 million in fraudulent claims submitted to VA.

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CEO and VA Employee Sentenced for Paying and Receiving Illegal Health Care Kickbacks and Bribes

November 5, 2026

Two men from Orlando, Florida, were sentenced for their roles in a health care kickback scheme that resulted in over $14 million in fraudulent claims submitted to VA.

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Marion Healthcare System in Illinois and Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Columbia VA Health Care System in South Carolina

The VA OIG is committed to providing independent oversight of VA programs and facilities. Get the latest healthcare inspection results and recommendations.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Marion Healthcare System in Illinois and Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Columbia VA Health Care System in South Carolina

November 6, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to providing independent oversight of VA programs and facilities. Get the latest healthcare inspection results and recommendations.

Review of Veteran Students’ Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits at George Washington University

The VA OIG is committed to independent oversight. A review of Post-9/11 GI Bill housing allowances and Yellow Ribbon Program scholarships found that George Washington University ensured accurate enrollments and proper distribution of VA education benefits.

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Review of Veteran Students’ Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits at George Washington University

November 4, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to independent oversight. A review of Post-9/11 GI Bill housing allowances and Yellow Ribbon Program scholarships found that George Washington University ensured accurate enrollments and proper distribution of VA education benefits.

Minnesota Fraud Enforcement Surge Uncovers Nearly $30 Million in Benefits Fraud

The VA OIG is committed to fighting healthcare fraud. A Minnesota woman was charged with six counts of healthcare fraud in connection with a nearly $10 million scheme.

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Minnesota Fraud Enforcement Surge Uncovers Nearly $30 Million in Benefits Fraud

October 30, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting healthcare fraud. A Minnesota woman was charged with six counts of healthcare fraud in connection with a nearly $10 million scheme.

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months

190
Reports
731
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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