Chief VA watchdog who helped expose flawed computer system in Spokane speaks out after being fired by Trump
A year after the Inland Northwest became the testing ground for a new computer system that promised to revolutionize veterans ...
Trump defends ousting at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a ...
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Congressional response to watchdog firings hindered by GOP control, Connolly says
A good government group fears that Trump will ignore rules about who can serve as an acting inspector general.
Trump removes certain independent inspectors general. CT lawmaker: ‘Puts veterans at risk’
The Trump administration has fired more than a dozen independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action ...
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VA needs to tighten up its procedures for suicide screeners
"This really is a one of a kind effort that VA has undertaken to ensure universal screening for veterans in a health care system this size," said Amber Singh.
Trump ousts more than a dozen inspectors general in late night action
President Trump on Friday ousted several inspectors general within government agencies overnight, shaking up federal oversight just days after returning to the White House, an administration ...
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West Virginia’s Inspector General investigates abuse allegations and financial fraud. Her office is understaffed and underfunded.
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New OIG report details how Phoenix VA leaders 'failed', allowing a physician to continue practices that potentially put patients at risk
Delays of biopsies, communicating test results and entering specialty consults are among the issues the OIG found in their ...