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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

DOT Does Not Ensure Compliance With All Single Audit Provisions of OMB’s Uniform Guidance

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

Fayetteville Man Charged with Lying to Federal Aviation Administration SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Noah Felice, age 70, of Fayetteville, New York, was arraigned today after being charged in an indictment with lying to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), announced United States Attorney Carla B,,,

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

What We Looked AtWe queried and downloaded 56 single audit reports prepared by non-Federal auditors and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021, to identify significant findings related to programs directly funded by the Department of Transportation...

Outdated Policies Hinder FHWA's Ability To Oversee Unobligated Emergency Relief Funds

2022
FS2022022
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtIn August and September 2017, three costly hurricanes hit the United States and caused devastation to transportation infrastructure, particularly highways and bridges. The Department of Transportation (DOT) provided emergency aid for infrastructure repairs through the Federal...

Salem Man Sentenced for ‘Buzzing’ Salem Firefighters with Drone

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

Salem Man Sentenced for ‘Buzzing’ Salem Firefighters with Drone ROANOKE, Va. – A Salem, Virginia man, who admitted to flying a drone near the fire station in the City of Salem in July 2019, was sentenced today to two years’ probation, a $100 fine, and the forfeiture of the drone, which had an,,,

Florida-Based Moving Company Operators Indicted for Moving Fraud Scheme Worth Over $12 Million

Florida-Based Moving Company Operators Indicted for Moving Fraud Scheme Worth Over $12 Million
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Florida-Based Moving Company Operators Indicted for Moving Fraud Scheme Worth Over $12 Million PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Matthew Pardi, 37, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Ashley Lynn Hars, of Plantation, FL, and Pardi’s wholly owned corporation,,,

Changes in Requirements and Schedule Delays Contributed to the Termination of the NAS Voice System Contract

2022
AV2022016
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) modernization of its National Airspace System (NAS) includes a plan to update the Agency’s aging voice switches with a voice-over internet protocol (VoIP) system. In August 2012, FAA awarded a contract to the Harris Corporation (Harris) to...

Quality Control Review of the Management Letter for the Department of Transportation’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020

2022
QC2022017
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThis report presents the results of our quality control review (QCR) of KPMG LLP’s management letter for its audit, conducted under contract with us, of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2021 and 2020. The management letter...

Quality Control Review of the Management Letter for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020

2022
QC2022018
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThis report presents the results of our quality control review (QCR) of the management letter that KPMG issued on its audit, under contract with us, of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2021 and 2020. This management...

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