VA Construction: Strengthened Pilot Design and a Dedicated Team Could Improve Real-Property Donation Pilot Program

Abstract

A 2016 law allows a VA pilot program to accept donations for facility construction or improvements. In Omaha, Nebraska, one donor group - in consultation with the VA - is building an ambulatory care center. The VA and the donor group said this project is proceeding faster and at a lower cost than a typical VA project. However, VA officials said it is hard to find partners to make large donations. GAO is recommending that VA: (1) establish pilot program objectives, (2) develop an assessment methodology and an evaluation plan, and (3) document roles and responsibilities and identify available and needed staff resources. VA concurred with GAO's recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 13, 2018
Accession Number
AD1157733

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  • Andrew Von Ah
  • Cathy Colwell
  • Crystal Wesco
  • Elizabeth Wood
  • Jennifer Clayborne
  • Kate Perl
  • Malika Rice
  • Melissa Bodeau
  • Peter Del Toro
  • Shirley Hwang
  • Terence Lam

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