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.
People
VA responds to accusations about excessive outsourcing
The VA's dispute with its employees' union continued to heat up as the agency responded to claims that its outsourcing practices are undermining its veteran hiring goals.
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