Virginia contractor to pay over $2.6M to settle allegations of falsely obtaining small business contracts
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Department of Transportation
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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
- DOT Employees
- Employees of DOT Contractors, Subcontractors, Grantees, and Sub-grantees
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U.S. Attorney's Office Secures Sentencing of Mexican National for Attempted Aircraft Destruction and Drug Trafficking
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Investigative Press Release
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DOT Needs To Increase Adherence to Cybersecurity Policies To Protect FHWA's IT Infrastructure From the Risk of Further Compromise
2025
IT2025012
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation
Our Objective(s)To determine whether security weaknesses exist in FHWA's information technology (IT) infrastructure that could lead to the compromise of the Agency's IT systems and data. Specifically, we reviewed FHWA's (1) adherence to cybersecurity policies and (2) compliance with the Rules of...
DOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 Top Management Challenges
2025
PT2025005
Top Management Challenges
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation
About This Report Each year, as required by law, we report on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) top management challenges to help the Department meet its strategic priorities across its wide-ranging transportation program areas. We considered several criteria to identify the Department’s...
DOT’s Fiscal Year 2024 Top Management Challenges
2024
PT2024002
Top Management Challenges
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation
What We Looked At As required by law, we report annually on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) most significant challenges to meeting its mission. We considered several criteria to identify DOT’s top management challenges for fiscal year 2024, including impact on safety, documented...
New York Business Owner Convicted of Illegal Transport and Sale of Unregistered Pesticides
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Investigative Press Release
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Co-Owner of Westfield Transport, Inc. Sentenced for Charges Stemming from 2019 Crash That Killed Seven Motorcyclists
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Investigative Press Release
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Oklahoma City woman sentenced for federal drug trafficking, money laundering, and financial crimes in Eastern District of Texas
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Investigative Press Release
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Semiannual Report to Congress: April 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
2024
Semiannual Report
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation
As required by the Inspector General Act of 1978 (as amended), this Semiannual Report summarizes the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the preceding 6-month period.
Summary Report on Significant Single Audit Findings Impacting DOT Programs for the 3-Month Period Ending September 30, 2024
2025
SA2025011
Audit
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Transportation
Our Objective(s)To evaluate single audit reports uploaded to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse between July 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024, and to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation (DOT) programs. Why This AuditOIG performs oversight of independent, non...