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Abbreviation
DOT
Agencies
Department of Transportation
National Transportation Safety Board
Surface Transportation Board
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

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

DOT Has Made Significant Progress Meeting the Requirements of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 but Has Not Maintained an Accurate Inventory

2025
IT2025001
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
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...

FAA’s Oversight Processes for Identifying and Resolving Boeing Production Issues Are Not Effective

2025
AV2025002
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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...

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics Verifies the Accuracy of Flight Delay and Cancellation Data but Can Do More To Assess Its Completeness and Consistency

2025
AV2025003
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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...

Quality Control Review on a Single Audit of the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, Dayton, OH

2025
QC2025004
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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...

Quality Control Review of the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Surface Transportation Board’s Information Security Program and Practices

2024
QC2024038
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Surface Transportation Board

What We Looked At The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requires agencies to implement information security programs. FISMA also requires agencies to have annual independent evaluations performed to determine the effectiveness of their programs and report the results of...

DOT’s Internal Controls for Capitalized Equipment Management Are Outdated and Ineffective

2024
FS2024039
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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...

DOT Uses Continuous Monitoring Tools To Automate Cybersecurity Monitoring But Needs To More Effectively Detect, Prevent, and Report Cybersecurity Threats

2024
IT2024041
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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...

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