Department of Veterans Affairs IT Modernization Improvement Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire an independent third party to oversee major IT modernization projects, directly affecting key VA programs like the Electronic Health Record Modernization and Veterans Benefits Management System. The independent entity must conduct initial assessments, annual reviews, and continuous monitoring of project management, contracts, system performance, and data handling for these programs. The VA Secretary must submit annual oversight reports to Congress within 30 days of receiving them. The goal is to ensure these critical IT projects are managed effectively and transparently, with oversight funded from existing VA program budgets.