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https://www.oig.dot.gov/
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
Hotline Page
https://www.oig.dot.gov/hotline
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.oig.dot.gov/investigations/dot-employee-whistleblower-protection

Montrose Woman Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud

Montrose Woman Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud
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Montrose Woman Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Grand Junction – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Megan Hess, age 45, of Montrose, Colorado pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and aiding and abetting. According to the plea agreement, beginning in 2010 and,,,

Former President of Environmental Services Business Sentenced for Falsifying Document and Illegally Storing Hazardous Waste

Former President of Environmental Services Business Sentenced for Falsifying Document and Illegally Storing Hazardous Waste
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Investigative Press Release
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Former President of Environmental Services Business Sentenced for Falsifying Document and Illegally Storing Hazardous Waste WASHINGTON – Michelle M. Rousseff-Kemp, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Fort Wayne after previously pleading guilty to falsifying a document,,,

Summary Report on Significant Single Audit Findings Impacting DOT Programs for the 3-Month Period Ending March 31, 2022

2022
SA2022029
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe queried and downloaded 60 single audit reports prepared by non-Federal auditors and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse between January 1, 2022, and March 31, 2022, to identify significant findings related to programs directly funded by the Department of Transportation...

Toledo Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Motorcoach Buses and Defrauding Church Group

Toledo Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Motorcoach Buses and Defrauding Church Group
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Investigative Press Release
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Toledo Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Motorcoach Buses and Defrauding Church Group First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Derrick Lamont Jones, 57, of Toledo, was sentenced on May 31, 2022, to 54 months in prison and ordered to pay $21,702 in restitution by U.S,,,

Retired Massachusetts State Trooper Sentenced in Overtime Abuse Investigation

Retired Massachusetts State Trooper Sentenced in Overtime Abuse Investigation
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Investigative Press Release
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Retired Massachusetts State Trooper Sentenced in Overtime Abuse Investigation BOSTON – A retired Massachusetts State Police Trooper was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with overtime abuse at the Massachusetts State Police (MSP). Daren DeJong, 60, of Uxbridge, was,,,

Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Social Security Offense

Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Social Security Offense
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Investigative Press Release
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Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Social Security Offense BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to misusing a Social Security number to fraudulently obtain a Massachusetts ID and driver’s license as well as MassHealth benefits. Manuel Alejandro Pujols,,,

FRA Uses Automated Track Inspections To Aid Oversight but Could Improve Related Program Utilization Goals and Track Inspection Reporting

2022
ST2022028
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWhile track-caused rail accident numbers and rates have declined over the past 2 decades, defective track conditions are still among the most frequent causes of train derailments. The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Track Division deploys track inspectors and its Automated...

FAA Made Progress Through Its UAS Integration Pilot Program, but FAA and Industry Challenges Remain To Achieve Full UAS Integration

2022
AV2022027
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtRecognizing that Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is the fastest growing segment of the aviation industry and in response to a Presidential Memorandum, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated the 3-year UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) in 2017. Through the IPP, FAA...

Florida man who led nationwide moving company scam conspiracy sentenced to 78 months in prison

Florida man who led nationwide moving company scam conspiracy sentenced to 78 months in prison
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Investigative Press Release
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Florida man who led nationwide moving company scam conspiracy sentenced to 78 months in prison CINCINNATI – A Miami, Fla. man was sentenced to 78 months in prison for conspiring in a racketeering enterprise to defraud individuals through moving companies located throughout the United States,,,

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