WASHINGTON–Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC). As a signatory of the NFDC Charter, the VA OIG has committed dedicated analysts and investigators to the prosecutor-led effort to strengthen interagency coordination to detect and dismantle complex fraud schemes.
“At the VA OIG, we are extremely devoted to protecting VA and veterans from fraud, and close collaboration with our law enforcement partners increases our efficiency and success,” said Inspector General Cheryl L. Mason. “Partnering with the DOJ in the NFDC equips our agents, analysts, auditors, and inspectors with the shared tools, data, and resources to better detect, investigate, and prevent fraud. This alliance strengthens our ability to hold those accountable who seek to undermine the integrity of services and programs for veterans.”
The NFDC serves as a centralized, collaborative space bringing together federal law enforcement, the Inspector General community, and state partners. By joining forces with the DOJ’s Fraud Division, fellow OIGs, and federal law enforcement agencies, the VA OIG reinforces its commitment to holding accountable those who seek to defraud federal programs and abuse public trust.
Read the U.S. Department of Justice announcement here.
The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General is to conduct independent oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs, combat fraud, waste, and abuse, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations that provide for the health and welfare of veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. www.vaoig.gov