Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s) To assess whether FAA (1) has selected and implemented the required high-impact baseline security controls for its high-impact systems and (2) is mitigating potential vulnerabilities for its high-impact systems. Why This Audit FAA relies on critical information systems to meet its...

Our Objective(s) To assess the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) (1) internal controls related to recording and monitoring of its accountable personal property (APP) records and (2) the accuracy and completeness of FRA's APP records. Why This Audit? We have previously identified issues in the...

Our Objective(s) To determine to what extent the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) award and administration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)-funded facility and equipment (F&E) contracts meet domestic content laws and Agency requirements. Our findings are organized as...

Our Objective(s) To assess the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) actions in response to recent incidents of toxic smoke and fumes entering aircrafts' cockpit or cabin when load reduction devices (LRD) are activated. Our findings are organized as follows: (1) FAA's Corrective Action Review...

Our Objective(s) To evaluate single audit reports uploaded to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, and identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation (DOT) programs. Why This Audit OIG performs oversight of independent, non-Federal...

As required by the Inspector General Act of 1978 (as amended), this Semiannual Report summarizes the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the preceding 6-month period.

Our Objective(s) To assess MARAD's risk management and oversight of Port Infrastructure Development Project (PIDP) grants funded through the Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA). Specifically, we assessed MARAD's policies and procedures in the areas of risk management, oversight...

Our Objective(s) To evaluate single audit reports uploaded to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse between October 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, and identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation (DOT) programs. Why This Audit OIG performs oversight of independent, non...

Our Objective(s) To assess the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) actions to (1) improve its monitoring of controller staffing levels at contract towers and (2) evaluate training requirements and other factors that may impact staffing at contract towers. Why This Audit FAA's Contract Tower (FCT...

Our Objective(s)To perform a quality control review (QCR) of Allmond & Company, LLC's audit of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's (GLS) financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. We reviewed Allmond's report, dated January 7, 2026, and...