Digital Government

VA's Gould puts systems into service for vets

VA's deputy secretary keeps the department's IT experts focused on improving medical care for veterans.

Digital Government

Levin eases the path for veterans' health

As chief technology officer at the Veterans Affairs Department, Peter Levin leads efforts to modernize health records for veterans, create a joint record system with the Defense Department and tackle a backlog of claims related to Agent Orange exposure among Vietnam era veterans.

Digital Government

VA teams up with Jon Bon Jovi on apps contest

Homeless vets are about to get some star-powered help from New Jersey rocker.

Digital Government

VHA fails on improper payments targets

The Veterans Health Administration had high error rates in payments on four programs, according to a new federal audit.

Acquisition

VA launches probe of reverse auctions

Did official sidestep best practices by ordering a halt?

Acquisition

VA halts reverse auctions, citing 'violations' of contract hierarchy

Order comes despite more than $7 million in savings.

Digital Government

VA cancels joint platform contract due to alleged conflict of interest: Report

The Veterans Affairs Department has abruptly canceled a major contract that was hailed as a key development for the joint common health record platform with the Defense Department.

People

VA Fast Track process rife with gaps for possible fraud, OIG says

A process VA created to handle a flood of incoming disability claims related to Agent Orange has some serious holes, audit finds.

People

VA performance dashboard failed to protect personal data, OIG says

The Veterans Affairs Department set up a performance dashboard populated with sensitive data and failed to adequately protect it from unauthorized access, according to a new report.

Modernization

VA could give MS Office the boot

Office is the government's dominant productivity suite, but the Veterans Affairs department would like to find a less expensive alternative.