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Bill Would Give All VA Employees New Paid Parental Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 3, 2020 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced that would formally ensure that all VA employees would be covered by the new paid parental leave benefit.

VA Employee Charged with Embezzling $70k Using Square App

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 6, 2020 8:47 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A VA employee has been charged in federal court with embezzling nearly $70,000 in VA funds.

Former VBA Employee Sentenced for Illegally Accessing Veterans’ Records

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 24, 2020 11:01 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former federal employee with the Veterans Benefits Administration has been sentenced to prison for illegally accessing veterans’ medical records.

Should the VA be Providing Acupuncture Services to Veterans?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 4, 2019 10:03 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to require the VA to expand access to acupuncture services.

Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 21, 2019 9:22 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM’s advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.

VA Clamping Down on Official Time and Union Office Space

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 18, 2019 10:41 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The VA is moving to implement President Trump’s executive orders which will put new restrictions on unions’ use of official time and office space.

Former VA Employee Charged with Health Care Fraud

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 13, 2019 5:23 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former VA employee, his daughter and ex-wife are facing charges of health care fraud in excess of $300,000.

How the VA Improvement and Modernization Act Changed the Appeals Process

By Cassandra CrosbyNovember 12, 2019 9:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A new law has changed the VA disability benefits claim process. Here is a summary of the changes.

VA Moving Out on Implementing Restrictions on Unions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 7, 2019 8:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA announced that it is moving out on implementing President Trump’s executive orders to restrict union power within the agency.

Family Members Indicted for Stealing Over $800k in VA Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 3, 2019 9:44 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A group of family members have been indicted on charges that they fraudulently obtained over $800,000 in VA disability benefits.

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