Critical Security Weaknesses at VA Medical Centers
Description
On May 13, 2026, Triana McNeil, Director at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, delivered testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It is based primarily on the following reports:
• Facility Security: VA Should Fully Implement Federal Security Requirements and Improve Performance Reporting
• VA Facility Security: Policy Review and Improved Oversight Strategy Needed
We made five recommendations to VA in the reports covered by this statement. We will continue to monitor VA's progress in implementing the recommendations.
• Facility Security: VA Should Fully Implement Federal Security Requirements and Improve Performance Reporting
• VA Facility Security: Policy Review and Improved Oversight Strategy Needed
We made five recommendations to VA in the reports covered by this statement. We will continue to monitor VA's progress in implementing the recommendations.