The counselor’s office provides independent legal advice to OIG leaders and is involved in all aspects of office operations. Its attorneys provide legal support for investigations, audits, and inspections; advise OIG’s management officials on contracting and administrative law matters; represent the office in employment litigation and personnel matters; and inform legislative proposals and congressional briefings. Attorneys serve as liaisons to the inspector general legal community, the Department of Justice, the Office of Special Counsel, and other agencies. Investigative attorneys within the office also review allegations of whistleblower reprisal made by employees of VA contractors or grantees pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 4712. The counselor’s office oversees the work of the Release of Information Office and staff responsible for handling reasonable accommodation requests as well. Information on filing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests for VA OIG records is available on the OIG’s FOIA page.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Inspector General
Office of Counselor (50C)
810 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20420