The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the establishment of the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection within the VA. Peter O'Rourke will serve as Senior Advisor and Executive Director of the Office. The Executive Director will (1) assist the Secretary in using all available authorities to discipline or terminate any VA manager or employee who has failed to carry out his or her duties on behalf of veterans; (2) assist the Secretary in recruiting, rewarding, and retaining high-performing employees; (3) ensure swift and effective resolution of veterans' complaints of wrongdoing at VA; and (4) protect employees who lawfully disclose wrongdoing from retaliation.
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