Federal Register #11VA51

VA Updates Criminal Investigations System of Records (Privacy Act Notice)

This notice announces that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, is modifying its system of records for Criminal Investigations under the Privacy Act. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Office of Inspector General - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are being requested or purchased. - Purpose of the system: - Compiles evidence of criminal conduct related to VA programs - Identifies offenders, witnesses, and victims - Supports law enforcement and administrative proceedings for fraud, abuse, and criminal activities - Notable modifications: - Enhanced language for fraud prevention and detection - Updated security classification to Unclassified - Revised procedures for record access and contesting records - Updates to system purpose, routine uses, and record management policies - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice.

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is modifying the system of records titled "Criminal Investigations--VA" (11VA51). This system compiles evidence to prove or disprove criminal conduct, identify offenders and witnesses, and support investigations related to VA programs. The modifications include updates to the purpose, security classification, routine uses, and policies for storing, retrieving, and disposing of records. The system supports law enforcement and administrative proceedings related to fraud, abuse, and criminal activities involving VA programs.

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