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https://www.oig.dot.gov/
Abbreviation
DOT
Agencies
Department of Transportation
National Transportation Safety Board
Surface Transportation Board
Federal Agency
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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

FAA Can Increase Its Inspector Staffing Model’s Effectiveness by Implementing System Improvements and Maximizing Its Capabilities

2021
AV2021034
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtMuch of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safety oversight work is performed by its aviation safety inspector workforce, whose responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance practices of air carriers and other operators, certifying the airworthiness of new aircraft...

FAA’s Approach for Establishing and Modifying Air Traffic Controller Staffing Levels Needs Improvement To Properly Identify Staffing Needs at Contract Towers

2021
AV2021035
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract Tower (FCT) Program consists of 257 contract towers in 46 States operated by 3 contractors and the Air National Guard. Contract towers manage about 28 percent of the Nation’s air traffic control operations. The FCT Program is...

Summary Report on Significant Single Audit Findings Impacting DOT Programs for the 3-Month Period Ending June 30, 2021

2021
SA2021036
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe queried and downloaded 70 single audit reports prepared by non-Federal auditors and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021. We used the reports to identify significant findings related to programs directly funded by the Department of...

New Mexico Man Sentenced in Federal Court in Iowa for Flying a Plane Without a Pilot’s License

New Mexico Man Sentenced in Federal Court in Iowa for Flying a Plane Without a Pilot’s License
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

New Mexico Man Sentenced in Federal Court in Iowa for Flying a Plane Without a Pilot’s License A man who attempted to pilot an airplane from Wisconsin to New Mexico without a pilot’s license was sentenced today in federal court. Keith Alexander Thomas, age 44, from Portales, New Mexico, received the,,,

South L.A. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Transporting Fireworks, Including Devices That Caused Huge Explosion

South L.A. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Transporting Fireworks, Including Devices That Caused Huge Explosion
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

South L.A. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Transporting Fireworks, Including Devices That Caused Huge Explosion LOS ANGELES – A South Los Angeles man whose fireworks were detonated by police, leading to a massive explosion that destroyed a specially designed containment vehicle, damaged a,,,

MARAD Has Made Progress in Addressing NAPA Recommendations Related to Mission Focus, Program Alignment, and Ability To Meet Objectives

2021
ST2021028
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtIn response to a request from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) reviewed MARAD’s core functions, including its role within the Department of Transportation and its contributions to the Nation. NAPA’s 2017 report included 27...

FAA’s Ability To Manage Its National Airspace System Inventory Is Limited by Several Gaps in Its Processes That Remain After Adoption of the Agency’s Current Inventory Management System

2021
FI2021029
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThrough its Logistics Center, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintains, repairs, and overhauls equipment for the National Airspace System (NAS). The Logistics Center is FAA’s only centralized distribution center for NAS inventory, valued at $735 million. Each year, it...

FMCSA Has Gaps and Challenges in Its Oversight of CDL Disqualification Regulations

2021
ST2021030
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe primary mission of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. To that end, FMCSA regulates commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders involved in interstate commerce and the...

DOT’s Fiscal Year 2020 Payment Integrity Information Act Compliance Review

2021
FI2021031
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThe Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA) requires agencies to identify, report, and reduce improper payments in their programs. For fiscal year 2020, the Department of Transportation reported one program, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Highway Planning and...

FTA Made Progress in Providing Hurricane Sandy Funds but Weaknesses in Tracking and Reporting Reduce Transparency Into Their Use

2021
ST2021032
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtAfter Hurricane Sandy caused widespread damage to transportation infrastructure in October 2012, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act (DRAA) designated $10.9 billion for the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) new Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program. We assessed (1)...

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