Episode

An IG audit found the VA tool used to determine police staffing levels had serious gaps

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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Jul 17, 2026
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683
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Summary

The VA’s inspector general found that a tool designed to determine police staffing levels lacked validation, clear ownership and consistent use. Those very common problems left facilities without a dependable model to guide their planning and coverage. Joining me to discuss the findings and what happens next is the VA’s inspector general, Cheryl Mason. Read the report here: https://www.vaoig.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2026-06/vaoig_25-00523-82_final.pdf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .