Veterans' Compensation: Premature Closing of VA Office in the Philippines Could Be Costly
HRD-93-96
Published: Jul 15, 1993. Publicly Released: Jul 15, 1993.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO assessed the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability compensation and survivor benefit programs in the Philippines.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Because program costs remain high as does a vast potential for fraudulent activities in the Philippines, Congress should extend the legislation authorizing the Manila office until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can demonstrate that: (1) VA can maintain proper internal controls of benefit payments after the office is closed; (2) other advantages of closure outweigh the higher administrative costs in the United States; and (3) VA can maintain adequate services to beneficiaries from the United States. |
Closed – Implemented
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Legislation (P.L. 103-446) extended the Office through 1999. |
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BeneficiariesEmployee survivors benefitsEntitlementsInactive military personnelMilitary paySocial security benefitsVeterans benefitsVeterans disability compensationVeterans pensionsVeterans