The Office of Investigations (OI) investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and other individuals. These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including healthcare, procurement, benefits, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and identity theft; bribery and embezzlement; drug offenses; and violent crimes. OI is staffed by special agents with full law enforcement authority, forensic auditors, and other professionals. Staff use data analytics, cyber-tools, covert operations, and other strategies to detect and address conduct that poses a threat to or has harmed veterans or other beneficiaries and VA personnel, operations, and property. Through criminal prosecutions and civil monetary recoveries, the OIG’s investigations promote integrity, patient safety, efficiency, and accountability within VA.
OIG’s administrative investigations are conducted by the Office of Special Reviews.
OI consists of seven investigative regions and numerous local offices across the United States, as well as the following ten divisions and program offices:
Investigative Operations Division
This division provides support and guidance to OI’s regional offices, reviews investigative reports and statistics for accuracy, compiles responses to congressional and media inquiries, and performs criminal intelligence activities and analyses.
Office of Professional Responsibility
Personnel oversee the VA OIG’s self-inspection program, perform peer reviews, develop policies, conduct internal investigations, administer OI's national polygraph program, manage the assignment of government property and equipment, and serve as the primary point of contact for external law enforcement communications and information exchanges.
Administrative and Civil Enforcement Division
The Administrative and Civil Enforcement Division oversees law enforcement activities involving non-criminal cases, to include civil False Claims Act investigations, administrative remedies through the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, suspensions and debarments for government contractors, and criminal investigative support to other VA OIG directorates.
Cyber Investigations and Technical Operations Division
The Cyber Investigations and Technical Operations Division provides covert electronic surveillance, digital forensic analysis, and technological assistance for VA OIG investigations, inspections, reviews, and audits.
Investigative Development Division
The Investigative Development Division identifies possible proactive fraud initiatives in key VA program areas while providing technical support to field agents investigating complex cases.
Forensic Accounting and Analysis Division
The Forensic Accounting and Analysis Division provides examinations of company and individual financial records and accounting support for investigations, including tracing funds and analyzing multisource data.
Personnel Security and Suitability Division
The Personnel Security and Suitability Division ensures applicants and employees are fit for hire or continued employment with the OIG, managing the drug-free workplace initiative and ensuring OI staff comply with medical and physical requirements.
Healthcare Fraud Program
The Healthcare Fraud Program develops case initiatives, conducts specialized training, and coordinates investigations within OI and with external law enforcement partners.
Budget and Administration Division
Staff from this division oversee OI's budget and travel, procure goods and services in support of the OIG’s law enforcement mission, establish contracts and interagency agreements, and provide support to the OIG human resources division related to hiring.
Training Division
The division conducts training for OI and coordinates its recruitment efforts, oversees the firearms and use-of-force training program, manages instructor certifications, procures and maintains firearms and related equipment, and assists in developing training policies.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Inspector General
Office of Investigations (51)
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
VA OIG Body Worn Camera Program Policy
Executive Order 14074, “Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety,” requires that federal law enforcement agencies publicly post body worn camera policies.
Rewards Program
You might be eligible for a cash reward for disclosing to VA OIG information concerning criminal or unlawful activities involving VA programs and personnel.