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VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

Improper bonus payments worth $10.8 million were made to 182 senior managers at the VA central office, leading to negative impacts on employee morale and early retirements of three officials.
Findings from a VA Inspector General report were sent to the U.S. Attorney's Office to investigate if nine managers violated federal law by approving and receiving the bonuses.
Some managers received over $100,000 in improper payments, which were canceled in September 2023 by VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

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VA improperly approved almost $11M in bonuses to senior executives, watchdog says

Some have challenged having to pay the money back, an inspector general said.

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The Washington Post

VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

Some executives have yet to repay the bonuses, which exceeded $100,000 in some cases, despite an order from the VA secretary.

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Washington Examiner

Veterans Affairs gave nearly $11 million meant for recruitment and retention to top executives: Watchdog

Funds earmarked to recruit and retain staff for critical shortage positions within Veterans Affairs were inappropriately used to pay more than 180 senior executives bonuses worth almost $11 million last year, a new report revealed. VA Undersecretary for Health Shereef Elnahal signed off on bonuses for 148 executives averaging more than $60,000, according to the 92-page report from Inspector General Michael Missal’s office. Joshua Jacobs, who lea…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Boston Globe

VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

The bonuses came from funds that Congress earmarked to recruit and keep staff needed to process billions of dollars in new veterans benefits.

1 month ago·Boston, United States

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Stars and Stripes

$10.8M in bonuses for senior VA managers were improperly paid out, watchdog finds

The inspector general referred the findings from a seven-month investigation to the U.S. Attorney’s Office to determine whether nine managers who approved granting bonuses that they later received violated federal law, according to the report made public Thursday.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Military Times

Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses

A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders.

1 month ago·Vienna, United States

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VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

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VA improperly approved almost $11M in bonuses to senior executives, watchdog says

VA improperly approved almost $11M in bonuses to senior executives, watchdog says

VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

Veterans Affairs gave nearly $11 million meant for recruitment and retention to top executives: Watchdog

Veterans Affairs gave nearly $11 million meant for recruitment and retention to top executives: Watchdog

VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds

$10.8M in bonuses for senior VA managers were improperly paid out, watchdog finds

$10.8M in bonuses for senior VA managers were improperly paid out, watchdog finds

Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses

Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses

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