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Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, testifies before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)

VA secretary admits ‘massive mistakes’ over improper executive bonuses, rejects calls for firings

VA Secretary Denis McDonough says a “series of massive mistakes” led to his department approving nearly $11 million in bonuses to ineligible career…

Hiring/Retention

Denis McDonough

VA touts engaged workforce as key to highest-ever veteran trust scores

Veterans Affairs

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Veterans Affairs

VBA steps up veteran outreach to complete 300,000 pending PACT Act benefits claims

Veterans Affairs

VA bonuses, Veterans Homeless Grants

VA paid nearly $11M in bonuses to ineligible executives, watchdog finds

Pay

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VBA looks to move away from mandatory overtime to reduce burnout

Workforce

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VA’s historic hiring surge leads to all-time record for veteran care and benefits

Hiring/Retention

Healthcare, TAP big concerns for military to civilian transition

Defense News

VBA turns to ‘aggressive hiring,’ automation tools to keep pace with PACT Act claims

Hiring/Retention