| Text of Recommendation | The OIG recommended the assistant secretary for the Office of Enterprise Integration designate a senior accountable official or program office for the full scope of benefits and services provided on behalf of deceased veterans whose remains are unclaimed. This official or office should be charged with ensuring that VA’s benefits and services for unclaimed veterans comply with applicable federal enterprise risk management and internal control standards. |
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| Recommendation Number | 1 |
| Recommendation Status | Open |
| Significant Recommendation | Yes |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Submitting OIG | |
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| Report Title | Improvements Needed to Ensure Final Disposition of Unclaimed Veterans’ Remains |
| Report Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number | 19-09592-262 |
| Report Date Issued | Wednesday, December 15, 2021 |
| Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
| Report Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Report Funds for Better Use | $0 |