VA spends billions without a crucial oversight tool.

Published: Aug. 13, 2024, 11:20 a.m.

The Veterans Affairs Department has a system for detecting errors and fraud in payments made for health care delivered outside of the V-A system. But V-A suspended operation the Program Integrity Tool nearly two years ago. That means tens of billions of dollars in payments have occurred without sufficient oversight. Details now from the director for community care audits in the Office of the Inspector General, Jennifer McDonald.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices