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OIG Audit Plan

The audit plan is a projection of what the Office of Audits would like to accomplish in year designated. Other issues may rise in importance and require WMATA OIG audit resources. Other OIG offices, such as the Office of Investigations, is a more reactive component of the WMATA OIG and is therefore not covered in […]

Audit Plan PDF

OIG Semiannual Reports

The WMATA OIG Semiannual Report encompasses activities and accomplishments for the past 6 months. OIG’s mandate under the WMATA Compact is to be an independent, objective unit that audits, evaluates, and investigates WMATA activities; promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; fights fraud and abuse; and keeps the Board fully and currently informed about deficiencies in WMATA […]

Audit Report

Audit of WMATA’s Money Train Operations
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Money Train is responsible for
transporting revenue throughout the Metrorail System to WMATA’s Revenue Collection
Facility for processing. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit to determine whether WMATA has appropriate internal controls for safeguarding Metrorail cash collection and deposit processes, and to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of WMATA’s Money Train.

Evaluations Report

Review of WMATA’s 7000-Series Rail Car Cannibalization for Spare Parts
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) process of rail car cannibalization: removal of parts from one rail car to install them on a second. This evaluation stems from concerns raised by the previous Chief Mechanical Officer (CMO) regarding the merits of cannibalizing two 7000-Series rail cars for approximately four years as part of an overall maintenance strategy.

Recent Reports

November 6, 2023

Review of WMATA’s Compliance with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

On November 15th, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the IIJA made historic investments in our nation’s public transportation infrastructure meant to shape our future for decades. For FY2023, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) was authorized $847.2 million through federal formula grants and a Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) grant.

September 28, 2023

Evaluations Report - Review of WMATA’s 7000-Series Rail Car Cannibalization for Spare Parts

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) process of rail car cannibalization: removal of parts from one rail car to install them on a second. This evaluation stems from concerns raised by the previous Chief Mechanical Officer (CMO) regarding the merits of cannibalizing two 7000-Series rail cars for approximately four years as part of an overall maintenance strategy.

September 15, 2023

Inspector General’s Semiannual Report to Board of Directors, No 32

This Semiannual Report outlines the activities and accomplishments of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) from January 1, 2023, through July 30, 2023.

OIG IN THE NEWS

WMATA OIG Wins Prestigious ALGA Knighton Audit AwardNovember 21, 2023
The Knighton Awards recognize the best performance audit reports of the year. Audit … Read more
WMATA Employee Charged with Extortion and Bribery Connected to Surplus Property SalesOctober 6, 2023
As released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia – … Read more
WMATA Senior Program Manager Sentenced for Carrying Out Procurement SchemeJune 1, 2023
As released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia – … Read more
Former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Employee Sentenced for Theft of Metro PropertyMarch 10, 2023
For immediate release: March 10, 2023 The following news release was issued by … Read more
Metro Board appoints Rene Febles Inspector GeneralNovember 3, 2022
As released by: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Click here for press … Read more

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OIG TWITTER

WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

November 16, 2023

WMATA OIG has issued the Results of the Audit of WMATA’s Financial Statements for FYs 2023 & 2022. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Report-for-the-Fiscal-Years-Ended-June-30-2023-and-2022-IG-Final_redacted.pdf

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WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

November 16, 2023

The #WMATA #OIG is pleased to issue an independent audit of WMATA’s Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2023. Full results here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FY23-Single-Audit-Report-RSM-IG-Final_redacted.pdf

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WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

November 6, 2023

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). #OIG completed a review of #WMATA’s compliance with the Act. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Review-of-WMATAs-Compliance-with-Infrastructure-Investment-and-Jobs-Act-IG-Final.pdf

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WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

October 26, 2023

WMATA OIG is pleased to issue the Audit of WMATA’s SmarTrip Regional Partner Comparative Billing Statements for FYs 2022 and 2021. Full results here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Results-of-the-Audit-of-WMATAs-SmarTrip-Regional-Partner-Comparative-Billing-Statements-For-the-FY-Ended-June-30-2022-and-2021_redacted.pdf

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WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

October 6, 2023

Just in: WMATA Employee Charged with Extortion and Bribery Connected to Surplus Property Sales

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