| Text of Recommendation | Obtain a legal determination from the Office of the Secretary to permit SPES projects and similar funding agreements and establish internal controls to ensure compliance with Federal requirements. Implementing this recommendation could put the $1.1 billion in PE funds to better use.
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| Recommendation Number | 4 |
| Recommendation Status | Open |
| Significant Recommendation | Yes |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $1,100,000,000 |
| Additional Details Link |
| Submitting OIG | |
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| Report Title | FHWA Does Not Effectively Ensure States Account for Preliminary Engineering Costs and Reimburse Funds as Required |
| Report Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number | ST2016095 |
| Report Date Issued | Thursday, August 25, 2016 |
| Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
| Report Questioned Costs | $143,000,000 |
| Report Funds for Better Use | $4,400,000,000 |