Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

33070.10.6 Initial Case Conference

• The AIU investigator shall schedule and conduct an Initial Case Conference within 10 working days of the case assignment for cases that are VA designated, OIGOffice of the Inspector General monitored, or both.

• The Initial Case Conference shall be attended by the investigator, assigned VA, and assigned OIGOffice of the Inspector General staff, to discuss the allegations of misconduct, elements of the various causes of action for discipline, elements of a thorough investigation for the alleged misconduct, and develop an investigative plan, including evidence to obtain and witnesses to interview.

• If during the Initial Case Conference, an allegation(s) of criminal misconduct is identified in the complaint, and reasonable belief exists that the misconduct occurred, the case shall be assigned to a Special Agent. If the case was initially assigned to a level less than Special Agent, the case shall be referred to an AIU manager to determine if the investigation should be assigned or co-assigned to a Special Agent.