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 Transportation (DOT).What We FoundThe reports contained a range of findings that impacted DOT programs. The auditors reported significant noncompliance with Federal guidelines related to 13 grantees that require prompt action from DOT's Operating Administrations (OA). The auditors also identified questioned costs totaling $32,153,264 for eight grantees. Of this amount, $31.2 million was related to Amtrak and $212,788 to COVID-19 Formula Grants for the Rural Areas Program.RecommendationsWe recommend that DOT coordinate with the impacted OAs to develop a corrective action plan to resolve and close the findings identified in this report. We also recommend that DOT determine the allowability of the questioned transactions and recover $32,153,264, if applicable.
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Transportation OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Transportation OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Transportation
Components
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Report Number
SA2021036
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$32,153,264
Funds for Better Use
$0
Open Recommendations
This report has 1 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Yes | $32,153,264 | $0 | ||
Determine the allowability of the questioned transactions and recover $32,153,264, if applicable. |