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Mental Health Inspection of the VA Tampa Healthcare System in Florida

Through our mental health inspection program, the VA OIG puts veterans' interests first. This facility met some VHA requirements for inpatient mental health units, but seven recommendations were issued for improvement.

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Mental Health Inspection of the VA Tampa Healthcare System in Florida
February 24, 2026

Through our mental health inspection program, the VA OIG puts veterans' interests first. This facility met some VHA requirements for inpatient mental health units, but seven recommendations were issued for improvement.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora

The VA OIG is dedicated to helping VA deliver high-quality health care. Following this facility inspection, ten recommendations were made for improvement.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora
February 24, 2026

The VA OIG is dedicated to helping VA deliver high-quality health care. Following this facility inspection, ten recommendations were made for improvement.

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Former NFL Player and Laboratory Owner Convicted in $328M Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

The VA OIG is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars. A former NFL player and laboratory owner was convicted for his role in a fraud scheme that billed more than $328 million in unnecessary genetic tests.

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Former NFL Player and Laboratory Owner Convicted in $328M Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

February 20, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars. A former NFL player and laboratory owner was convicted for his role in a fraud scheme that billed more than $328 million in unnecessary genetic tests.

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New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Misusing CARES Act Funds to Purchase Golf Course

This sentencing underscores the VA OIG’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer funds and protecting the integrity of government assistance programs. Michael Kirouac, of Pembroke, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and one year of supervised release for obtaining more than $1 Million is CARES Act funds and using them to purchase a golf course.

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New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Misusing CARES Act Funds to Purchase Golf Course
February 19, 2026

This sentencing underscores the VA OIG’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer funds and protecting the integrity of government assistance programs. Michael Kirouac, of Pembroke, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and one year of supervised release for obtaining more than $1 Million is CARES Act funds and using them to purchase a golf course.

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VHA Facilities’ Collection and Oversight of Specialty Care Call Data

Preliminary Result Advisory Memorandum: The VA OIG warns of significant issues affecting veterans’ access to specialty care at VA medical facilities, particularly for high-risk patients seeking radiology or mental health services.

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VHA Facilities’ Collection and Oversight of Specialty Care Call Data
February 19, 2026

Preliminary Result Advisory Memorandum: The VA OIG warns of significant issues affecting veterans’ access to specialty care at VA medical facilities, particularly for high-risk patients seeking radiology or mental health services.

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months
161
Reports
798
Recommendations
$2.6B
Monetary Impact

The numbers totaled above are for published reports and recommendations only; the investigations and procurement-sensitive contract review totals can be found in the Semiannual Reports to Congress.

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