Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s) To assess the Department of Transportation's (DOT) progress implementing its responsibilities under the Geospatial Data Act (GDA) as a (1) lead covered agency and (2) covered agency.Why This Audit Federal agencies and State governments rely on geospatial data to accomplish their...

Our Objective(s)To evaluate FAA’s oversight of Boeing 737 and 787 production, specifically its processes for (1) identifying and resolving production issues and (2) addressing allegations of undue pressure within the production environment.Why This AuditAviation safety is FAA’s primary mission, and...

Our Objective(s)To assess the controls BTS has in place to ensure the completeness and accuracy of data for on-time performance and reported causes of delays and cancellations.Why This AuditFlight disruptions, including both flight delays and cancellations, are a part of many passengers’ experiences...

Our Objective(s)To determine whether (1) Charles E. Harris & Associates, Inc.’s (CEH) audit work complied with the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended, the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance and the extent to which we could rely on the auditor's work on the U.S. Department of...

We Looked At The Department of Transportation (DOT) reported $12.9 billion in general Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) in its fiscal year 2022 Agency Financial Report (AFR), including $4.2 billion in capitalized equipment. Federal agencies are required to prepare accurate annual financial...

What We Looked AtFollowing a series of disruptive cyberattacks in the public and private sectors, the President issued an Executive Order in 2021 requiring civilian Federal agencies to protect and secure their critical infrastructure and computer systems, which underpin the American people’s...