All Reports

Date Issued
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Report Number
09-03850-99

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No. 1
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, update the Integrated Master Schedule to reflect project interdependencies and incorporate work breakdown structures of VA’s other Information Technology initiatives that will rely on Veterans Service Network resources.
No. 2
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to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, update the capital planning, budgeting, and program management documents to clearly communicate the current disposition and future plans for the Benefits Delivery Network legacy system.
No. 3
Not Implemented Recommendation Image, X character'
to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, define the level of effort and apply the resources required to complete data migration for all entitlement programs and decommission the Benefits Delivery Network legacy system.
No. 4
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, address longstanding accounting functionality defects to ensure that benefit payments are accurately recorded within the Veterans Service Network.
No. 5
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, prioritize resources to put the Veterans Service Network on track toward meeting the established completion schedule and program goals within anticipated cost parameters.
No. 6
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, implement controls to stabilize the functionality requirements process and enforce software “code freeze” during the Veterans Service Network software development process.
No. 7
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
We recommend the Under Secretary for Benefits implement controls to stabilize the functionality requirements process and enforce software “code freeze” during the Veterans Service Network software development process.
No. 8
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, implement full testing of all supplemental software releases and emergency software changes to identify and remediate functionality defects before Veterans Service Network applications are installed for production.
No. 9
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to Information and Technology (OIT)
We recommend the Assistant Secretary, Office of Information and Technology, implement controls to ensure that software transmittal processes provide accurate and up-to-date system documentation and software installation packages for pre-production testing.
Total Monetary Impact of All Recommendations
Open: $ 0.00
Closed: $ 35,000,000.00