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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

Vicksburg Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Vicksburg Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
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Investigative Press Release
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Vicksburg Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana Jackson, Miss. – A Vicksburg man pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute less than 50 kilograms of marijuana. U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Todd Damiani of the Office of the,,,

Former DMV Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Receive Bribes to Alter Records in DMV Database in Sacramento

Former DMV Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Receive Bribes to Alter Records in DMV Database in Sacramento
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Investigative Press Release
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Former DMV Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Receive Bribes to Alter Records in DMV Database in Sacramento SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Shawana Denise Harris, 52, of Rancho Cucamonga, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit bribery, to commit unauthorized access of a computer, and to commit,,,

FAA Needs Additional Accountability and Transparency in Reporting Performance Measures and Targets for Major System Investments and Environmental Reviews

2022
AV2022023
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for managing and operating the busiest and most complex airspace system in the world. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Act) required the Secretary of Transportation to establish metrics for evaluating FAA’s management and...

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2022
ST2022025
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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2022
FS2022024
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Operating Administrations (OA) receive billions to provide financial assistance to States and other entities. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires recipients that expend $750,000 or more to perform single audits. OMB’s Uniform...

While FAA Is Coordinating With Other Agencies on Counter-UAS, Delays in Testing Detection and Mitigation Systems Could Impact Aviation Safety

2022
AV2022026
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) serve diverse sectors of the economy and are rapidly growing in number across the Nation. As UAS technology and physical and operational characteristics evolve, opportunities for some systems to evade detection and create challenges for the National...

Fayetteville Man Charged with Lying to Federal Aviation Administration

Fayetteville Man Charged with Lying to Federal Aviation Administration
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

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Summary Report on Significant Single Audit Findings Impacting DOT Programs for the 3-Month Period Ending December 31, 2021

2022
SA2022021
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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2022
FS2022022
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

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Salem Man Sentenced for ‘Buzzing’ Salem Firefighters with Drone

Salem Man Sentenced for ‘Buzzing’ Salem Firefighters with Drone
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Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

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