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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

Opportunities Exist To Further Strengthen the Security Controls of FAA's Data Communications Program

2018
FI2018059
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtPart of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) efforts to modernize and increase the efficiency of the Nation's aging air traffic system, Data Communications (DataComm) will play an important role in air traffic controller to flight crew communication. Thus, it is critical that...

FAA Has Not Fully Addressed Safety Concerns Regarding the American Airlines Flight Test Program

2018
AV2018060
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtFederal regulations require U.S. air carriers to verify the airworthiness of aircraft following major repairs or maintenance. To perform these maintenance checks, American Airlines (AA) established a flight test program. In February 2017, the Allied Pilots Association (APA)--which...

Quality Control Review of a Single Audit of the Rio Metro Regional Transit District, Albuquerque, NM

2018
QC2018061
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtThis report presents the results of our quality control review (QCR) on the single audit that Ricci & Company, LLC performed for the Rio Metro Regional Transit District's (District) fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016. During this period, the District expended approximately $14...

NHTSA's Management of Light Passenger Vehicle Recalls Lacks Adequate Processes and Oversight

2018
ST2018062
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtSince 2008, auto manufacturers have issued dozens of recalls for vehicles equipped with defective airbags manufactured by Takata. To date, 15 fatalities and more than 220 injuries in the United States alone have been linked to the defective airbags. In addition, the National Highway...

Report on a Single Audit of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY

2018
SA2018063
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe reviewed the Wyoming Department of Transportation's single audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, in order to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation programs. An independent auditor prepared the single audit report, dated...

Report on a Single Audit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA

2019
SA2019076
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe reviewed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's single audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, in order to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation programs. An independent auditor prepared the single audit report, dated March 19...

Report on a Single Audit of the State of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

2019
SA2019066
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe reviewed the State of Indiana's single audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, in order to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation programs. An independent auditor prepared the single audit report, dated March 21, 2019.What We...

Report on a Single Audit of the State of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC

2018
SA2018066
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe reviewed the State of North Carolina's single audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, in order to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation programs. An independent auditor prepared the single audit report, dated March 19, 2018...

Report on a Single Audit of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco, CA

2018
SA2018067
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe reviewed the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's single audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, in order to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation programs. An independent auditor prepared the single audit report...

Report on a Single Audit of the North Coast Railroad Authority, Ukiah, CA

2018
SA2018068
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation

What We Looked AtWe reviewed the North Coast Railroad Authority's single audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, in order to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation programs. An independent auditor prepared the single audit report, dated March 27...

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