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DOT
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Department of Transportation
National Transportation Safety Board
Surface Transportation Board
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United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
If you know about waste, fraud, abuse, or misconduct relating to a Department of Transportation (DOT) employee, program, contract, or grant you may want to report it to the DOT, Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline. Allegations may be reported 24 hours a day, seven days a week by DOT employees, contractors, or the general public. The DOT OIG has jurisdiction over disclosures for all DOT modal Operating Administrations involving:
  • Contract and Grant Fraud (view a description of Common Fraud Schemes)
  • Environmental, Health, and Safety Violations
  • Computer Crimes
  • Product Substitution and Suspect/Counterfeit Parts
  • Bribery, Kickbacks, and Gratuities
  • False Statements and False Claims
  • Conflicts of Interest and Ethics Violations
  • Travel Fraud
  • Theft or Abuse of Government Property
  • Violation(s) of Criminal Law and/or the Civil False Claims Act in Connection with a Federal Contract
  • Other Violations of Federal Laws and Regulations
The DOT OIG has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of whistleblower retaliation involving all:
  • DOT Employees
  • Employees of DOT Contractors, Subcontractors, Grantees, and Sub-grantees
Hotline Page
https://www.oig.dot.gov/hotline
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.oig.dot.gov/investigations/dot-employee-whistleblower-protection

NHTSA's Special Crash Investigations Program Lacked Adequate Procedures in Key Program Areas

2025
ST2025035
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s)To assess the Special Crash Investigations (SCI) Program's (1) selection of crashes for investigation, (2) collection and analysis of special crash investigation data, and (3) use of this data to improve vehicle safety. Why This AuditNHTSA estimates that 40,990 people died in motor...

FAA Can Improve the Reliability of Overall Benefit and Cost Projections for NextGen by Fully Assessing the Impact of External Factors

2025
AV2025036
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s)Assess FAA's identification and measurement of the impacts of external factors, such as weather and airline decision making, on Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) benefits and costs. Why This AuditNextGen is a multibillion-dollar infrastructure effort that aims to...

FHWA Can Strengthen Oversight and Provide Additional Guidance To Improve Federal-aid Recipients' Buy America Compliance

2025
FI2025037
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s)To assess FHWA's processes and procedures for overseeing grant recipient compliance with Federal Buy America requirements. Our assessment included reviews of FHWA's (1) guidance on Buy America requirements and (2) oversight of Federal-aid recipients' compliance. Why This AuditFHWA's...

FAA Has Not Resolved Persistent Issues With SkyWest's Maintenance Practices

2025
AV2025038
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s)To assess FAA's oversight of SkyWest Airlines' maintenance practices. Specifically, we evaluated FAA's actions to address SkyWest's maintenance noncompliance and violations. Why This AuditAviation safety is FAA's priority for the 2.9 million passengers that take 45,000 flights a day...

Former and Present Owners of Standish Surveying Company Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud the United States Department of Transportation, Corporation to Enter Compliance Agreement and Pay $1.1 million in Connection with the Scheme

Former and Present Owners of Standish Surveying Company Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud the United States Department of Transportation, Corporation to Enter Compliance Agreement and Pay $1.1 million in Connection with the Scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Former and Present Owners of Standish Surveying Company Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud the United States Department of Transportation, Corporation to Enter Compliance Agreement and Pay $1.1 million in Connection with the Scheme

Former and Present Owners of Standish Surveying Company Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud the United States Department of Transportation

Former and Present Owners of Standish Surveying Company Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud the United States Department of Transportation
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former and Present Owners of Standish Surveying Company Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud the United States Department of Transportation

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