CEO and VA Employee Plead Guilty to Paying and Receiving Illegal Healthcare Kickbacks and Bribes

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. Laurent Cassagnol, and Heriberto Rivera, both of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pay and receive illegal healthcare kickbacks and bribes.

CEO and VA Employee Plead Guilty to Paying and Receiving Illegal Healthcare Kickbacks and Bribes

July 30, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. Laurent Cassagnol, and Heriberto Rivera, both of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pay and receive illegal healthcare kickbacks and bribes.

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Federal Information Security Modernization Act Audit for Fiscal Year 2025

The VA OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs: This annual audit determines the extent to which VA’s information security program and practices comply with FISMA. The OIG made 19 recommendations for improvements.

Federal Information Security Modernization Act Audit for Fiscal Year 2025

July 27, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs: This annual audit determines the extent to which VA’s information security program and practices comply with FISMA. The OIG made 19 recommendations for improvements.

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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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