Virginia Office of the State Inspector General

Welcome to National Crime Victims' Rights Week! #NCVRW Join us in wearing RED today to honor victims and survivors of DUI offenses! This week, the Virginia Department of Corrections joins others across the nation in honoring crime victims and survivors during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is Kinship, Connecting, and Healing. Visit these websites for more information about services and notifications: Mothers Against Drunk Driving: https://lnkd.in/gh-aw2Da VADOC Victim Services and other resources: https://lnkd.in/eTH2U6i4 VADOC Victim Notifications: https://lnkd.in/eE9Kckhy DUI facts and statistics: https://lnkd.in/ee4JcCCx Greg’s PSA: https://lnkd.in/eaR9A_vq Kristen’s story: https://lnkd.in/eiZ7Ajf9 Learn more in the video 👇

We're Hiring: Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Administration The Virginia Department of Social Services has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Administration! This is an incredible chance to work in a dynamic environment where you'll assist the Deputy Commissioner in leading the Policy and Administration Portfolio to support programs, operations, and processes across the Department. The Portfolio leads the Department's general services, technology services, financial administration, legislative consulting, and the development of trauma and resilience policy. The Portfolio works within a multimillion-dollar operating budget and provides oversight and management of the Department's overall $2.9 billion budget and technology services and projects.  The Assistant Deputy for Policy and Administration position reports to and serves as the "right hand" of the Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Administration. This position leads special projects on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner and serves as a proxy to the Deputy Commissioner in their absence. 📢 Know someone who would excel in this position and wants to make an impact? Please share this post or tag them in the comments! Let’s help spread the word and find the perfect fit for this exciting role! https://lnkd.in/dUskCcQ4

FEATURED CAREERS 👮🏻: VADOC's correctional officers uphold the Department's public safety mission by maintaining the safety and security of adult inmates. If you're interested in becoming a Correctional Officer for the #VADOC, visit https://lnkd.in/ebV8nwGH or hiring events.

Text scams are on the rise! In recent months, reports indicate a staggering 900% increase in these deceptive attacks, and many of them involve fraudulent toll collections. In 2024 an estimated $470 Million dollars have been lost to text scams. Protect yourself with the facts! University of Virginia Virginia Department of Transportation #TextScam #VDOT #VaOSIG https://lnkd.in/gTjZagHJ

Thanks for letting Virginians know about our State Parks Maintenance Audit, ABC 8NEWS WRIC - Nexstar Media Group ! #Parks #Audit #VaOSIG #Virginia #WRIC https://lnkd.in/eUpYsfCJ

Took a quick break from fighting state fraud, waste, and abuse to play "Pin the Stache on the Inspector General." Happy (late) April Fool's Day! #AprilFoolsDay #InspectorGeneral #VaOSIG

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) scams are on the rise in Virginia. Make sure you have the facts to protect yourself and your loved ones! WAVY-TV 10 https://lnkd.in/e59_NrDq #VaOSIG #Scam #EBT

We hear a lot about fraud in government — here's a little "Fraud 101" for our friends in Virginia! #Fraud #VaOSIG #Virginia

Last week OSIG's Criminal Investigations Unit helped out helped out with the Maymont Horticulture Volunteer Project, digging up old rose bushes and replanting Juniper trees. All in all, each OSIG staff member moved about 2,000 pounds of dirt. Protecting the Commonwealth isn't just about fraud, waste, and abuse - it's about giving back to our community. #Maymont #Volunteer #VaOSIG #GiveBack

Today we recognize and honor those who have received the highest and most prestigious military decoration - the Medal of Honor. Thank you for shaping our nation’s history and continuing to inspire its future with your acts of valor, humanity, patriotism, and sacrifice. #MedalOfHonor #virginiaveterans