Department of Transportation OIG

Website

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

Opportunities Exist for PHMSA To Improve Procedures and Data Quality To Administer the HazMat Emergency Preparedness Fund and Grant Program More Effectively

06/23/2025

2025

ST2025033

Audit

Department of Transportation OIG

Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s)To evaluate PHMSA's (1) collection and tracking of hazardous materials (HazMat) registration fees and (2) monitoring and reporting of grantees' use of funds for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program. Why This AuditPHMSA administers grants, for emergency...

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FAA Has Made Progress in Advancing BVLOS Drone Operations but Can Do More To Achieve Program Goals and Improve Data Analysis

06/30/2025

2025

AV2025034

Audit

Department of Transportation OIG

Department of Transportation

Our Objective(s)To assess FAA's efforts to advance beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations outside the parameters of existing drone regulations. Why This AuditNationwide interest in using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, in increasingly complex operations...