U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) is one of the Inspector General offices created by the Inspector General Act of 1978. The Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs is charged with investigating and auditing department programs to combat waste, fraud, and abuse.

History of Inspectors General Inspector GeneralAppointment DateCheryl L. MasonAugust 4, 2025David Case (Acting)January 24, 2025Michael J. MissalMay 2, 2016Linda Halliday (Acting)July 6, 2015Richard J. Griffin (Acting)January 1, 2014George J. OpferNovember 17, 2005Jon A. Wooditch (Acting)June 22, 2005Richard J. GriffinNovember 11, 1997William Merriman (Acting)January 3, 1996Stephen A. TroddenAugust 4, 1990Renald P. MoraniJanuary 1, 1988Frank S. SatoJuly 31, 1981Morris B. Silverstein (Acting)January 21, 1981Allan L. ReynoldsMay 1, 1979John J. Williams (Acting Deputy IG)November 9, 1977

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