Audit confirms widespread scheduling problems at VA . CNN first reported on the scandal in November , VA Secretary John Peterson resigned over the scandal . Twenty - one senators from both parties call for an investigation . •A hiring freeze at VA central headquarters in Washington and the 21 VHA regional offices , `` except for critical positions to be approved by the secretary on a case-by-case basis . '' VA acting inspector general says his office is now looking at all VA facilities .
Audit confirms widespread scheduling problems at VA . CNN first reported on the scandal in November , VA Secretary John Peterson resigned over the scandal . Twenty - one senators from both parties call for an investigation . VA acting inspector general says his office is now looking at all VA facilities .