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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 10, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065604, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Jackson, MS
Issue:
A payroll employee intentionally added an unauthorized person to post some timecards. This person was not on the delegation of authority and this employee was fully aware of that. The employee also did this contrary to instructions from her supervisor. This action was not approved by the affected service. The individual who was granted access to perform time card duties has had the access removed. Fiscal service is working with Human Resources (HR) concerning this incident. Update: 08/10/11:There are 39 people on the T&L, therefore 39 people will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Service is working with HR concerning disciplinary action to be taken. Credit monitoring letters have been sent out.