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- 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
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- DOT Employees
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FAA Completed STARS at Large TRACONs, but Challenges in Delivering NextGen Capabilities Remain
Quality Control Review on the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Assessment of DOT’s Information Security System Program and Practices
DOT Has Made Significant Progress Meeting the Requirements of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 but Has Not Maintained an Accurate Inventory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...