📄VA Notice
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Learn More📋VA Removes NPDB Regulations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, without changes, a proposed rule to remove its regulations governing the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Instead, VA will rely on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations that govern the NPDB, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between VA and HHS, and VA policy and procedures.
Learn More🎓VA National Academic Affiliations Council Meeting Notice
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a public meeting of the National Academic Affiliations Council, set to discuss partnerships and project updates. The session invites public comments, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to voice opinions on educational matters related to veterans' services, impacting the future direction of collaboration between various entities.
Learn More📜New Appeal Procedures for VA Recoupment of Awards and Bonuses
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an interim final rule to implement provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 that permit current and former employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to appeal the recoupment of awards, bonuses, or relocation expenses awarded or approved for these individuals. This regulation prescribes general procedures applicable to appeals to the Director of OPM regarding an order by the Secretary of the VA, or designee, directing the employee or former employee to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of any award or bonus paid to the employee. This regulation also prescribes general procedures applicable to appeals regarding an order by the Secretary of the VA, or designee, directing the employee or former employee to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, paid to or on behalf of an employee for relocation expenses.
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