Podcasts about va accountability

In this compelling episode of "American Potential," Jeff Crank engages with Jason Beardsley, Senior Coalition Advisor for Concerned Veterans for America, to discuss the systemic issues plaguing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Beardsley reveals how the VA's misallocation of resources and bureaucratic inefficiencies have led to veterans being sidelined, with care and attention being diverted to non-citizens. Through a historical lens, they trace the VA's origins and its intended mission, contrasting it with the agency's current practices that stray far from its core purpose of serving America's veterans.   Beardsley advocates for a paradigm shift towards greater transparency, accountability, and a refocusing on veterans' needs. Highlighting the VA's involvement in providing services to illegal immigrants, he calls for legislative and cultural changes within the VA to ensure that veterans receive the priority and care they deserve. The episode delves into the complexities of government bureaucracy and the challenges of implementing effective oversight and reform.   Listeners will be taken through a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of restoring the VA's focus back to its founding principles. Beardsley's insights offer a critical examination of the administrative state's impact on veteran care and propose actionable solutions to reclaim and enhance the services intended for those who have bravely served the nation. This episode is an urgent call to action for reform, aiming to ignite a conversation on the necessity of prioritizing veteran welfare above bureaucratic convenience.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

In 2017, Congress passed the landmark VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act as a way to make it easier to fire Veterans Affairs employees while fairly treating them. The rule, however, has seen mixed results and two court cases recently knocked down the VA's interpretation of the law. Conor D. Dirks is an attorney at the firm of Shaw Bransford & Roth, where he has represented federal officials and employees in all aspects of federal personnel employment law. He wrote a case law update about the two cases affecting the VA headlined “Federal Circuit Knocks Down VA's Interpretation of 2017 'Accountability” Law'" on Fedmanager.com. He joined the show to discuss the cases and the future of disciplinary action in the government.  

VA's Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection is at a crucial moment in its short lifetime. The House is considering new legislation, with the goal of improving the office's performance and effectiveness. And the Senate is hopeful new political leadership will right the ship at OAWP. Current leaders at the VA accountability office say things have improved. But whistleblowers aren't so sure. More from Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko.

Congress has fielded complaints about the VA's Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection since that office's inception. The office has not gotten especially high marks from the VA inspector general or whistleblowers either. Now a House committee is considering legislative changes. Members agree something needs to change with the current VA accountability office. But they can't agree yet on what those changes should be. More from Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko.

In today's Federal Newscast, the President names Tamara Bonzanto to take over as the new assistant secretary for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at the Veterans Affairs Department.

The House Veterans Affairs Committee has mixed reviews of the new law it passed nearly one year ago. The committee checked in with the department about its implementation of the new accountability act. The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act was a long-awaited and hailed piece of bipartisan legislation. But both Republicans and Democrats say they have some concerns. Federal News Radio's Nicole Ogrysko had more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

It's been over a year now since President Donald Trump signed the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law. The president and top VA leadership at the time said the new law gave them much-needed authority to fire employees more quickly and hold senior executives more accountable. The department has been able to get slightly more people out the door but it's not any faster at firing the top people who make the big decisions. Federal News Radio's Nicole Ogrysko joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a look at the numbers.

Listen to the president during the State of the Union speech last month and you'd think the Veterans Affairs Department is firing its way to greatness. But in fact not that much has changed for VA employees since passage of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act last year. Jeff Neal, former chief human capital officer at Homeland Security and vice president at ICF, has been following the law and its aftermath carefully. He joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the Act.

President Donald Trump wants the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, which he signed into law last summer, to serve as a model for other agencies.

Berta a long time veterans advocate and member of the HadIt.com Veterans VA Disability Claims forums. Tongiht she shares her hopes for the VA Accountability Act. 

The amazing Berta Simmons will be joining us for this show. We will be discussing the just signed VA Accountability act and other important issues effecting veterans today.  Berta has been the heart and soul of Hadit.com for many many years. She is the most knowledgeable person I have ever met when it comes to the VA and I have been doing this stuff for a very long time. So pull up a chair and tune in for this one. If you want to call in and speak to Berta, the number is 347 237 4819.

06-23-2017 - President Trump Signs the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 - audio English

Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX 19), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity for the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, breaks down why we need the recently-passed VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. Ambassador Gerald Feierstein updates us on the diplomatic crisis brewing in the Middle East after five Arab nations cut ties with Qatar.

The 2015 VA Accountability act has passed the House, now on to the Senate! We talk Jimmy Hoffa, Chattanooga & a Lil' mortgage and R/E. Scott Vilinskis scott@militarymortgagetalk.com www.MilitaryMortgageTalk.com