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Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023

2/6/2024, 7:20 AM

Summary of Bill S 1096

Bill 118 s 1096, also known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023, aims to improve the training and oversight of the Office of Inspector General within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the OIG in conducting investigations and audits related to the VA's programs and operations.

Specifically, the bill requires the VA OIG to develop and implement a comprehensive training program for its employees, including specialized training in areas such as healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. The goal of this training program is to ensure that OIG staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA OIG to report to Congress on its training activities and the results of its investigations and audits. This reporting requirement is intended to increase transparency and accountability within the VA OIG and ensure that Congress and the public are informed about the OIG's work. Overall, the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the oversight and accountability of the VA OIG in order to better protect the interests of our nation's veterans.

Congressional Summary of S 1096

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023

This bill requires new employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to undergo training developed by the Inspector General of the VA regarding the reporting of wrongdoing to, responding to requests from, and cooperating with the Office of the Inspector General.

Current Status of Bill S 1096

Bill S 1096 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since July 13, 2023. Bill S 1096 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1096's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of July 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1096

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1096

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Employment and training programs
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1096

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive training developed by the Inspector General of the Department on reporting wrongdoing to, responding to requests from, and cooperating with the Office of Inspector General of the Department, and for other purposes.

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