Audit of the Education Service’s Compliance Surveys

The VA OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs. The OIG reviewed VBA’s oversight of institutions receiving VA education benefits and found compliance survey management could be improved. The OIG made six recommendations, of which four are now closed following VBA’s action plans.

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Audit of the Education Service’s Compliance Surveys

July 24, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs. The OIG reviewed VBA’s oversight of institutions receiving VA education benefits and found compliance survey management could be improved. The OIG made six recommendations, of which four are now closed following VBA’s action plans.

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Review of the Fiduciary Program’s Misuse Allegation Process

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans from fiduciary fraud. A review of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s fiduciary program staff found that the staff did not always follow the rules regarding misuse allegation cases. The OIG made four recommendations, of which one is closed.

Review of the Fiduciary Program’s Misuse Allegation Process

July 24, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to protecting veterans from fiduciary fraud. A review of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s fiduciary program staff found that the staff did not always follow the rules regarding misuse allegation cases. The OIG made four recommendations, of which one is closed.

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Review of Medical Facilities’ Management of Specialty Care Calls

The VA OIG is committed to putting veterans’ interests first. This national review looked at whether VA medical facility leaders ensured staff answered calls from veterans seeking specialty care, following performance standards. The OIG made five recommendations to help the VA improve service for veterans and their families.

Review of Medical Facilities’ Management of Specialty Care Calls

July 23, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to putting veterans’ interests first. This national review looked at whether VA medical facility leaders ensured staff answered calls from veterans seeking specialty care, following performance standards. The OIG made five recommendations to help the VA improve service for veterans and their families.

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Review of Open Obligations in VBA’s General Operating Expenses Account

The VA OIG is committed to providing program oversight. This review assessed the oversight of VBA’s open obligations for undelivered orders of goods and services and unpaid but delivered orders. The review team made three recommendations.

Review of Open Obligations in VBA’s General Operating Expenses Account

July 23, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to providing program oversight. This review assessed the oversight of VBA’s open obligations for undelivered orders of goods and services and unpaid but delivered orders. The review team made three recommendations.

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Medical Supply Company Owner Convicted of $30M Fraud Scheme

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud. An Oklahoma man was convicted for his role in a yearslong scheme that bilked millions of dollars from federal healthcare programs, including CHAMPVA.

Medical Supply Company Owner Convicted of $30M Fraud Scheme

July 22, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud. An Oklahoma man was convicted for his role in a yearslong scheme that bilked millions of dollars from federal healthcare programs, including CHAMPVA.

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