Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Battle Creek Healthcare System in Michigan

The VA OIG is committed to improving the health and welfare of veterans. Following inspections at three facilities, the VA OIG issued five recommendations to improve the following domains: environment of care and patient safety.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Battle Creek Healthcare System in Michigan

February 3, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to improving the health and welfare of veterans. Following inspections at three facilities, the VA OIG issued five recommendations to improve the following domains: environment of care and patient safety.

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New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $225,000 From Veteran

A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud for stealing approximately $225,000 from a disabled veteran. The VA OIG is committed to addressing VA-related fraud and holding those responsible for their misconduct.

New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $225,000 From Veteran

February 2, 2026

A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud for stealing approximately $225,000 from a disabled veteran. The VA OIG is committed to addressing VA-related fraud and holding those responsible for their misconduct.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Central Alabama Health Care System in Montgomery

The VA OIG is committed to improving the health and welfare of veterans. Following this inspection, we issued 15 recommendations for improvement in the following domains: environment of care, patient safety, and primary care.

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Central Alabama Health Care System in Montgomery

January 28, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to improving the health and welfare of veterans. Following this inspection, we issued 15 recommendations for improvement in the following domains: environment of care, patient safety, and primary care.

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Review of System and Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 Leaders’ Effectiveness in Resolving Operational and Leadership Challenges at the VA Dublin Healthcare System in Georgia

The VA OIG is committed to helping VA deliver high-quality health care. This review evaluated the VISN leaders’ effectiveness in resolving concerns with system leadership and operations. We found that VISN leaders were engaged with system leaders but did not hold system leaders accountable for resolving the issues.

Review of System and Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 Leaders’ Effectiveness in Resolving Operational and Leadership Challenges at the VA Dublin Healthcare System in Georgia

January 27, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to helping VA deliver high-quality health care. This review evaluated the VISN leaders’ effectiveness in resolving concerns with system leadership and operations. We found that VISN leaders were engaged with system leaders but did not hold system leaders accountable for resolving the issues.

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Review of the Inpatient Mental Health Unit Environment of Care, Staffing, and Administrative Processes at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha

The VA OIG delivers evidence-based reports. This inspection was initiated to evaluate allegations related to the environment of care on the inpatient mental health unit. Not all claims were substantiated, but the inspection did yield other areas of concern, and thirteen recommendations were issued.

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Review of the Inpatient Mental Health Unit Environment of Care, Staffing, and Administrative Processes at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha

January 22, 2026

The VA OIG delivers evidence-based reports. This inspection was initiated to evaluate allegations related to the environment of care on the inpatient mental health unit. Not all claims were substantiated, but the inspection did yield other areas of concern, and thirteen recommendations were issued.

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