Proposal would bar some people from certain VA jobs over federal funds offenses

If adopted, the proposal would bar certain people from being appointed to or kept in covered VA health care jobs. This applies to people appointed to or retained in the Department health care positions listed in section 7401(1) of title 38. The grounds include specified crimes involving federal funds, a final judgment under the False Claims Act, or exclusion from federal health care programs. A separate finding by the Secretary must be based on knowing participation in a scheme involving federal funds or assistance. A person facing that finding must receive advance notice and the evidence file, and may challenge it through an internal process with a chosen representative.

If adopted, the proposal would bar the Secretary from appointing or keeping certain additional employees. This applies to people appointed as additional employees under section 7408 of title 38. The grounds are specified crimes involving federal funds, a final judgment under the False Claims Act, or exclusion from federal health care programs.