http://www.oig.dot.gov/rss.jsp?type=7 The 10 most recent releases on the U.S. DoT OIG web site ... Announcement en-US webmaster@oig.dot.gov (OIG Webmaster) http://www.oig.dot.gov/images/dot.gif http://www.oig.dot.gov/rss.jsp?type=7 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2581 The Office of Inspector General is initiating an audit of the Federal Aviation Administrations acquisition workforce. This effort is part of our riskbased oversight strategy developed to help the Department of Transportation address management challenges in their acquisition function. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2581 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2580 At the request of Representative John Mica, the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, we will initiate an audit on job creation and reporting associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Our audit objecitves are to determine whether (1) Aiport Improvement Program, and Facilities and Equipment projects funded under ARRA are preserving and creating jobs; and (2), the reporting of job data satisfies ARRA requirements. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2580 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2579 The Office of Inspector General is initiating an audit of the of the Federal Transit Administrations (FTAs) oversight of Phase 1 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The project uses both American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds and nonARRA Federal New Starts funds. Our audit objectives are to (1) evaluate the effectiveness of FTAs oversight of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project and (2) assess potential safety concerns. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2579 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2578 At the request of U.S. Senator Christopher S. Bond, we will review the performance of the Department of Transportation (Department) and the Denali Commission in using Federalaid highway funds to improve Alaskas surface and maritime transportation infrastructure. Our objectives are to (1) assess the Denali Commissions use of Federalaid highway funds and (2) evaluate the Departments oversight of the Denali Commission and state transportation agencies. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2578 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2563 The Office of Inspector General will conduct an audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the Federal Highway Administrations National Review Team in conducting national oversight of highway funds and mitigating risks posed by the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2563 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2559 The Office of Inspector General is initiating an audit of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State DOT oversight of projects administered by Local Public Agencies (LPAs). We will review projects using both American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and nonARRA Federalaid highway funds. The audit objective is to assess the effectiveness of FHWAs process to improve State oversight of LPA projects. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2559 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2558 The Office of Inspector General is initiating an audit of the Federal Highway Administrations (FHWA) FederalAid Highway Program Oversight of Procurement Practices for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)Funded Contracts at State Departments of Transportation (DOT). Our objective is to assess the adequacy of FHWAs oversight of state DOT contracting practices for awarding ARRA contracts. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2558 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2564 At the request of the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, we will review the five Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs identified as key to changing how air traffic is managed. Our audit objectives are to (1) review the status of the programs cost, schedule, and performance baselines; (2) determine FAAs progress in implementing these programs and identify risk to achieving NextGen goals. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2564 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2565 The Office of Inspector General will review FAAs oversight of airline pilot training issues. We are conducting this review at the request of the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and its Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security; the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructures Subcommittee on Aviation; and Representatives Louise Slaughter, Christopher Lee, and Brian Higgins. These Members expressed concern that FAAs safety regulations and oversight governing these issues may not be effective. Accordingly, our audit objectives will be to assess (1) FAA oversight for air carrier pilot training and proficiency programs and (2) the process and data FAA and air carriers use to evaluate the competence and qualifications of pilots when they are hired. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2565 http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2582 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a management advisory to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on a potentially serious safety issue related to the adequacy of foundations at a segment of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. This issue remains unresolved a year after we first brought it to FTAs attention in a November 2008 Hotline complaint. A credible source contacted OIG asserting that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the project sponsor, had not conducted sufficient testing on eleven pier foundations and their underlying steel piles that were built 30 years ago, and will support a portion of the projects new guiderail. The FTAs response to our Hotline complaint was incomplete and inconsistent with subsequent engineering information that FTA provided to us. In our management advisory, we prompted FTA to conduct a review of project management performance to assess whether adequate oversight is being conducted on the project. In addition, we urged FTA to develop a plan outlining how it will ensure that sufficient testing of the existing foundations will take place before additional construction is undertaken at the locations in question. Finally, we encouraged FTA to outline additional steps it plans to take to enhance future oversight of the project. We will consider actions taken as a result of this management advisory as part of our planned audit of FTAs Dulles Project oversight, which we announced on November 19, 2009. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2582