ms. linda halliday, assistant inspector general for audits and evaluation. the issue of manipulation of weight list is not new to be a. since 2005, the oig has issued a 18 reports that identified at both the national and local level deficiencies in scheduling resulting in lengthy wait times and a negative impact on patient care. we are using our combined expertise and audit and health care inspections and criminal investigators to conduct a comprehensive review requiring an in depth investigation of many sources of information, necessitating access to records and personnel both within and external to be a. -- v.a. we are charged with reviewing the merits of many allegations and determining whether sufficient factual evidence exists to hold v.a. or specific individuals accountable on the basis of criminal, civil, or administrative laws and regulations. veterans who utilize the v.a. health care system deserve quality care and timely care. therefore, it is necessary the information relied upon to make mission-critical management decisions regarding demand for v

ms. linda halliday assistant inspector general for audits and evaluation. the issue of manipulation of wait list is not new to v.a. and since 2005, the oig has issued 18 reports that identified at both the national and local level deficiencies in scheduling resulting in lengthy wait times and a negative impact on patient care. we are using our combined expertise in audit, health care inspections, and criminal investigators to conduct a comprehensive review requiring an in-depth examination of many sources of information necessitating access to records and personnel both within and external to v.a. we are charged with reviewing the merits of many allegations and determining whether sufficient factual evidence exists to hold v.a. or specific individuals accountable on the basis of criminal, civil, or administrative laws and regulations. veterans who utilize the va health care system deserve quality and timely care. therefore, it's necessary that information relied upon to make mission critical management decisions regarding demand for vital health care servic