Mark Takano actually said...

But the hiring freeze and the fact that some of your VISN staff aren't exempt, that has complicated your ability to do your job.

Takano points out how the hiring freeze affects VA staffing and operations.

03/06/2017

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I am just really concerned that there seems to be no urgency to fill these positions that are critical to oversee a $15 billion project.

the independence of the IG is absolutely crucial and proper oversight will be extremely important in the years to come

The VA is publicly owned and is therefore in many ways far more publicly accountable.

I feel a sense of trepidation about the amount of money that we are about to expend on this project.