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1 online resource (iii, 88 pages) : color illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"GAO-23-104296." |
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"February 2023." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- VHA received adverse information regarding some employees but did not have control procedures to ensure it responded as required -- Persistent vulnerabilities exist in VHA's processes for completing and documenting employee background investigations -- Conclusions--- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments and our evaluation -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates one of the largest health care systems in the nation, with over 9 million veterans enrolled in the VHA health care program. VHA is responsible for ensuring that its more than 400,000 health care providers and support staff are qualified, competent, and suitable to provide safe care. This report examines the extent to which (1) VHA responded to adverse information regarding employees' criminal history or DEA registrations and (2) vulnerabilities exist in VHA's processes for completing and documenting background investigations. GAO is making 14 recommendations to VA, including that VHA establish a timeline for finalizing and implementing a policy regarding DEA employment waivers. Such a policy should include guidance for determining whether employees have access to controlled substances. GAO also recommends that VHA establish control procedures to ensure background investigations are completed and documented. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (GAO, viewed February 24, 2023). |
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United States. Veterans Health Administration -- Personnel management -- Evaluation.
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United States. Veterans Health Administration
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Employee screening -- United States.
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Personnel -- Présélection -- États-Unis.
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Employee screening
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Personnel management -- Evaluation
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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| Added Title |
Action needed to address persistent control weaknesses and related risks in employee screening processes |
| Running Title |
GAO-23-104296 VHA employee screening |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-23-104296 |
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