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Federal Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for 2023-12-22 ( 8 items )  
Lt. Gen. Gregory Masiello Takes Charge of Defense Contract Management Agency (10)
FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia, Dec. 22 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Thomas Perry, DCMA Public Affairs Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregory Masiello relieved Army Lt. Gen. David Bassett as Defense Contract Management Agency director during a change of leadership ceremony here at Larkin Hall Dec. 20. Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, who served as the ceremony's presiding official, thanked both three-star generals, more PR

NCUA Issues Letter on Technical Correction for Current Expected Credit Loss Transition Amount (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 22 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following letter (No. 23-12) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Subject: Accounting Status: Active This alert informs credit unions about a technical correction with the calculation of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) transition amount in NCUA regulations, Sec.702.703(b)(2). Credit unions that adopted the CECL accounting standard in 2023 should use the method described below to calculate and report on the Call R more PR

NCUA: Chairman Harper Congratulates Otsuka on Senate Confirmation (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 22 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: National Credit Union Administration Chairman Todd M. Harper congratulated Tanya Otsuka on her confirmation today by the U.S. Senate to become a member of the NCUA Board. "Tanya brings a deep dedication to public service and many years of financial services law and policy experience to this important role," Chairman Harper said. "Moreover, she's hardworking, insightful, more PR

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab: Science Bowl Returns (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Dec. 21 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is inviting high school and middle school students from across Virginia to participate in the 2024 Regional Science Bowl Competitions. The events will test students' knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics, and will provide an opportunity for students to showcase their acade more PR

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia: Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: A Virginia man was sentenced to prison today in the District of Columbia after he pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.  more PR

Va. U.S. Attorney: Federal Prosecutors Remove 300 Illegal Firearms From Eastern Virginia During Fiscal Year 2023 (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Today Jessica D. Aber, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), announced that over the course of the past fiscal year, EDVA's litigative efforts resulted in the forfeiture of at least 312 illegally owned, possessed, used, or obtained firearms, a 90% increase from last year. Firearms that are criminally forfeited are more PR

Va. U.S. Attorney: Richmond Career Criminal Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: A Richmond man was sentenced today to 160 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possessing with the intent to distribute approximately 550 grams of fentanyl. According to court documents, Mario Williams, 55, was a prolific drug dealer who sold fentanyl daily from his car at a car wash and a convenience store in Ric more PR

What Are My TRICARE Health Care Provider Options? (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 21 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Are you looking for a new doctor for yourself or your family? In your search, you may see terms like "TRICARE-authorized provider," "network provider," and "non-network provider." Knowing what these terms mean can help you choose which provider you see. A TRICARE-authorized provider is a provider approved by TRICARE to give health care services to beneficiaries. "Before you get care from a civilian provider, i more PR