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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

CEO of Private Jet Charter Company Convicted of Bankruptcy Fraud

CEO of Private Jet Charter Company Convicted of Bankruptcy Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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CEO of Private Jet Charter Company Convicted of Bankruptcy Fraud ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal judge convicted a Reston businessman yesterday on a series of fraud charges relating to a bankruptcy case in which he discharged over $6 million in personal debt. According to court records and evidence,,,

J.A. McDonald, Inc. Agrees to Pay $637,500 to Settle Allegations of False Claims Act Violations Arising from Federal-Aid Bridge Construction in Vermont

J.A. McDonald, Inc. Agrees to Pay $637,500 to Settle Allegations of False Claims Act Violations Arising from Federal-Aid Bridge Construction in Vermont
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Investigative Press Release
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J.A. McDonald, Inc. Agrees to Pay $637,500 to Settle Allegations of False Claims Act Violations Arising from Federal-Aid Bridge Construction in Vermont The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that general contractor J.A. McDonald, Inc. (“JAM”), headquartered in,,,

Salem Man Pleads Guilty to Felony for ‘Buzzing’ Salem Firefighters with Drone

Salem Man Pleads Guilty to Felony for ‘Buzzing’ Salem Firefighters with Drone
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Salem Man Pleads Guilty to Felony for ‘Buzzing’ Salem Firefighters with Drone ROANOKE, Va. – A Salem, Virginia man admitted to flying a drone near the fire station in the City of Salem on July 25, 2019 and “buzzing” a group of firefighters that stood outside. The drone flew directly at the,,,

Quality Control Review of an Independent Auditor’s Report on the Surface Transportation Board’s Information Security Program and Practices

2022
QC2022001
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Surface Transportation Board

What We Looked AtThe 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...

Quality Control Review of the Independent Auditor’s Report on DOT’s Compliance with the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act

2022
QC2022002
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) requires the establishment of governmentwide data standards for financial data. These standards are intended to make it easier for taxpayers and policy makers to review and track Federal spending activity with...

FTA Does Not Effectively Assess Security Controls or Remediate Cybersecurity Weaknesses To Ensure the Proper Safeguards Are in Place To Protect Its Financial Management Systems

2022
IT2022005
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation
Pandemic

What We Looked AtThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 set up appropriations to support executive agency operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has received nearly $70 billion in CARES Act and other COVID-19 relief...

FMCSA’s IT Infrastructure Is at Risk of Compromise

2022
IT2022003
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates and oversees the safety of commercial motor vehicles. It partners with other agencies and the motor carrier industry to conduct this work. The Agency uses 13 web-based applications to aid vehicle registration...

FAA Lacks Effective Oversight Controls To Determine Whether American Airlines Appropriately Identifies, Assesses, and Mitigates Aircraft Maintenance Risks

2022
AV2022004
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtAmerican Airlines, one of the world’s largest commercial air carriers, has not experienced a fatal accident in nearly two decades. Despite this safety record, reports of potentially unsafe maintenance practices have raised concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)...

Quality Control Review of the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Assessment of DOT’s Information Security System Program and Practices

2022
QC2022006
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThis report presents the results of our quality control review (QCR) of an audit of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) information security program and practices. The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requires agencies to develop, implement, and...

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