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VA Employee Training: Reporting Misconduct and Cooperating with Inspector General

This new law mandates training for all Department of Veterans Affairs employees. The goal is to improve understanding of how to report fraud, waste, and abuse, and how to cooperate with the Office of Inspector General, enhancing transparency and accountability within the department.
Key points
All Department of Veterans Affairs employees must undergo training on reporting wrongdoing and cooperating with the Inspector General.
The training covers the Inspector General's role, methods for reporting fraud (including confidentially), and protection against retaliation for reporting.
New employees have one year from their start date to complete the training, while current employees have one year from the law's enactment.
Information about the training and how to contact the Inspector General will be regularly communicated to employees.
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Print number: 117_S_2431
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2431.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All Department of Veterans Affairs employees must undergo training on reporting wrongdoing and cooperating with the Inspector General.
  • The training covers the Inspector General's role, methods for reporting fraud (including confidentially), and protection against retaliation for reporting.
  • New employees have one year from their start date to complete the training, while current employees have one year from the law's enactment.
  • Information about the training and how to contact the Inspector General will be regularly communicated to employees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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