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Controversy developed. seven facilities facing allegations of cooking the books awarded more than $8.7 million in bonuses to more than 12,000 employees. raising this issue. >> weve had problems time and time again where it appears that its much easier to get a bonus at va than it is to get disciplined or be fired. >> reporter: one government watchdog group argues that scandal brings to light an over arching problem for the federal government. >> literally has to be committing a crime in order to...

Could have been happening on such a large scale? >> yes, i did. i talked to team in spokane and also in albuquerque, so i knew it was going on everywhere else as well. >> its not a surprise to you? >> no, no, maam. >> what does it tell you about the system? did you speak up when it was happening? you spoke to other people in other facilities. what was the discussion? >> well, basically that the problem is that if the director of the local hospital director turns in good number to the veterans an...