Administrative Investigation - Improper Approval and Use of Leave, VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio

Report Information

Issue Date
Report Number
15-04374-313
VISN
State
Ohio
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Investigations
Report Type
Administrative Investigation
Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Better Use of Funds
$0
Congressionally Mandated
No

Summary

Summary
VA OIG Administrative Investigations Division issued a report titled: Administrative Investigation - Improper Approval and Use of Leave, VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommend the Network Director confer with the Offices of Human Resources and General Counsel to determine the appropriate administrative action to take, if any, against Ms. Hepker.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommend the Network Director confer with the Offices of Human Resources and General Counsel to review Dr. Johnston’s improper use of sick leave, and consider whether VA should seek recoupment or waive the improper pay and allowances in accordance with VA Financial Policies and Procedures § 010508.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommend the Network Director confer with Ms. Hepker to review and revise the local VAMC leave policy, Policy Memorandum No. 05-01 (Leave Administration), to ensure it is consistent with VA’s policy, VA Handbook 5011, limiting the approval of LWOP to employee’s who are reasonably expected to return to duty.