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DOT
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Department of Transportation
National Transportation Safety Board
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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

Inspector General’s Review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Fiscal Year 2020 National Drug Control Program Activities

2021
FI2021019
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtUnder the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Circular, National Drug Control Program Agency Compliance Reviews, when drug-related obligations total less than $50 million and a full compliance with the Circular would constitute an unreasonable reporting burden, agencies...

Weaknesses in FAA's Certification and Delegation Processes Hindered Its Oversight of the 737 MAX 8

2021
AV2021020
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has historically maintained an excellent safety record. However, two fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019 involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8 raised concerns about FAA's oversight and certification of civilian aircraft manufactured and operated in...

Former Long Island Rail Road Employee Charged with Falsifying Inspection Report

Former Long Island Rail Road Employee Charged with Falsifying Inspection Report
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Long Island Rail Road Employee Charged with Falsifying Inspection Report Earlier today, a criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Stuart Conklin, a former employee of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), with making a false entry in a railroad inspection report,,,

Auto Transport Company Owner Sentenced for Falsifying Motor Carrier Safety Records, Fraud, ID Theft, Tax Evasion

Auto Transport Company Owner Sentenced for Falsifying Motor Carrier Safety Records, Fraud, ID Theft, Tax Evasion
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Auto Transport Company Owner Sentenced for Falsifying Motor Carrier Safety Records, Fraud, ID Theft, Tax Evasion PROVIDENCE – The owner of an East Providence automobile transport company has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for falsifying U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) -,,,

Lyon County Men Plead Guilty To Causing 3,900 Gallon Oil Spill Into Yellow Medicine River

Lyon County Men Plead Guilty To Causing 3,900 Gallon Oil Spill Into Yellow Medicine River
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Lyon County Men Plead Guilty To Causing 3,900 Gallon Oil Spill Into Yellow Medicine River Acting United States Attorney W. Anders Folk today announced the guilty pleas of ERIC JAY WECKWORTH-PINEDA, 25, and TANNER JOHN SIK, 21, to one count each of negligent discharge of a pollutant. WECKWORTH-PINEDA,,,

Owners of Westfield Transport Indicted on Federal Charges

Owners of Westfield Transport Indicted on Federal Charges
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Owners of Westfield Transport Indicted on Federal Charges BOSTON – Two West Springfield men were charged in federal court in Springfield in connection with falsifying driving logs, instructing others to do so and making a false statement to investigators. The charges are the result of a review of,,,

FMCSA Has Not Fully Met Oversight Requirements as It Rebuilds the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

2021
ST2021013
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtIn the last 5 years, fatalities in crashes involving large trucks or buses increased by 10.6 percent. As part of its mission, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees its medical certification program and promotes safety through regulations, policies, and...

PHMSA’s Safety Culture Efforts

2021
ST2021012
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) aims to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials. An essential element of PHMSA’s safety mission is its underlying safety culture—the...

Quality Control Review of the Management Letter for the Department of Transportation’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2019

2021
QC2021015
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 related to the audit it conducted, under contract with us, of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2020 and 2019. In addition...

Quality Control Review of the Management Letter for the Federal Aviation Administration's Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2019

2021
QC2021014
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 related to the audit it conducted, under contract with us, of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2020 and 2019. In...

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