Recommendations

2083
756
Open Recommendations
765
Closed in Last Year
Age of Open Recommendations
539
Open Less Than 1 Year
227
Open Between 1-5 Years
5
Open More Than 5 Years
Key
Open Less Than 1 Year
Open Between 1-5 Years
Open More Than 5 Years
Closed
Total Recommendations found,
Total Reports found.
ID Report Number Report Title Type
06-02238-163 Review of Issues Related to the Loss of VA Information Involving the Identity of Millions of Veterans Administrative Investigation
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1
Take whatever administrative action deemed appropriate concerning the individuals involved in the appropriate and untimely handling of the notification of stolen VA data.
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2
Establish one clear, concise VA policy on safeguarding protected information when stored or not stored in VA automated systems, ensure policy is readily available, and employees held accountable.
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3
Modify the mandatory Cyber Security and Privacy Awareness training to identify and provide a link to all applicable laws and VA policy.
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4
We recommend that the Secretary ensure that all position descriptions are evaluated and have proper sensitivity level designations, that there is consistency nationwide for positions that are similar in nature or have similar access to VA protected information and automated systems, and that all required background checks are completed in a timely manner.
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5
Establish VA-wide policy for contracts for services that requires access to protected information, ensures contractor personnel held to same standards, and information is safeguarded.
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6
Establish VA policy and procedures that provide clear, consistent criteria for reporting, investigating, and tracking incidents of loss, theft, or potential disclosure of protected information.
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04-00018-155 Audit of the Veterans Health Administration's Acquisition of Medical Transcription Services Audit
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1
The OIG recommends the CO seek a reduction of $10,842,681.30 to the proposed contract amounts by negotiating the recommended amounts identified in table 1.
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03-00391-138 Healthcare Inspection, Veterans Health Administration's Community Residential Care Program Hotline Healthcare Inspection
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18
We recommended the Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology review system boundaries, recovery priorities, system components, and system interdependencies and implement appropriate mechanisms to ensure that established system recovery objectives can be measured and met. (This is a modified repeat recommendation from prior years.)
Closure Date:
15052
Total Recommendations found,
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