# House Committee Summons Oracle CEO Over VA Upgrade Delays

The House Veterans Affairs Committee has scheduled Oracle CEO Mike Sicilia to testify in November regarding significant delays and escalating costs in technology upgrade projects at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals. This follows the committee's unanimous vote to subpoena Sicilia and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison after both executives failed to appear at a prior hearing addressing these issues. The scrutiny highlights congressional oversight intensifying on VA modernization efforts and contractor performance.

- The Department of Veterans Affairs relies on Oracle Corporation as the prime contractor for critical hospital technology upgrades, making contractor accountability a key focus.
- Procurement professionals should note the increased congressional attention on project timelines and cost management, which may influence future contract terms and oversight requirements.
- Contractors engaged in VA or similar federal healthcare IT modernization projects may face heightened expectations for transparency and adherence to schedules.
- This development underscores the importance of proactive communication and risk mitigation strategies in large-scale government IT procurements, especially within healthcare infrastructure modernization.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare, Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- House Veterans Affairs Committee

### Vendors
- Oracle Corporation (prime contractor)