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July 2022 Monthly Highlights

July 1, 2022

… Monthly Highlight July 1, 2022 Each month, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) publishes highlights of our investigative … … JULY 2022 HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 1 OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS …

REPORT: Hotline Healthcare Inspection

Pharmacists’ Practices Delayed Buprenorphine Refills for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque

June 30, 2022

… in Albuquerque June 30, 2022 21-03195-189 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) assessed allegations at the New Mexico VA … System in Albuquerque Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to …

REPORT: Audit

VA Medical Facilities Took Steps to Safeguard Refrigerated Pharmaceuticals but Could Further Reduce the Risk of Loss

June 30, 2022

… safeguarding refrigerated pharmaceuticals. The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted this audit to determine if VA … storage requirements. During this period, the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) confirmed that 1,900 doses of a …

REPORT: Hotline Healthcare Inspection

Failure of Leaders to Address Safety, Staffing, and Environment of Care Concerns at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Alabama

June 29, 2022

… Center in Alabama June 29, 2022 21-03201-185 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) assessed allegations at Tuscaloosa VA Medical … Center in Alabama Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection at …

REPORT: Review

Review of VA’s Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act for Fiscal Year 2021

June 28, 2022

… Year 2021 June 28, 2022 22-00576-178 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted this review to determine whether VA … and Budget (OMB) guidance. In addition, PIIA requires inspectors general to review each of their agency’s improper …

REPORT: Hotline Healthcare Inspection

Multiple Failures in Test Results Follow-up for a Patient Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at the Hampton VA Medical Center in Virginia

June 28, 2022

… Center in Virginia June 28, 2022 21-03349-186 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to assess … Center in Virginia Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to …

REPORT: Review

A Summary of Preaward Reviews of VA Federal Supply Schedule Pharmaceutical Proposals Issued in Fiscal Year 2021

June 23, 2022

… Year 2021 June 23, 2022 22-00180-169 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews pharmaceutical proposals submitted to … in Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews pharmaceutical proposals …

Alert

Fraud Alert: VA Is Billed for Care Veterans Did Not Receive

… Billed for Care Veterans Did Not Receive The VA Office of Inspector General asks you to be aware that VA may be billed for …

REPORT: Review

Mission Accountability Support Tracker Lacked Sufficient Security Controls

June 22, 2022

… Controls June 22, 2022 21-03080-142 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the merits of a May 2021 hotline … Security Controls Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the merits of a May 2021 …

REPORT: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Washington DC VA Medical Center

June 16, 2022

… VA Medical Center June 16, 2022 21-00288-175 This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program … Food and Drug Administration FY fiscal year OIG Office of Inspector General QSV quality, safety, and value RN …