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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 […]

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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 WMATAs Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Defined Benefit pension plans were not adequately managed, and alternatives were not fully pursued.

Special Project Report

Special Project Report - Station Cleaning Inspection
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed a recent limited scope site inspection of
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Metrorail stations,
associated bus loops, bus shelters, and parking garages.

Recent Reports

July 28, 2022

Audit of WMATA's Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Defined Benefit pension plans were not adequately managed, and alternatives were not fully pursued.

May 26, 2022

Special Project Report - Station Cleaning Inspection

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed a recent limited scope site inspection of
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Metrorail stations,
associated bus loops, bus shelters, and parking garages.

March 24, 2022

Inspector General’s Semiannual Report to Board of Directors, No 29

This Semiannual Report outlines the activities and accomplishments of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) from July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

OIG IN THE NEWS

Eight Individuals Facing Federal Indictment for a $3 Million Scheme to Defraud Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Defense Health AgencyApril 6, 2022
As released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland – … Continue reading Eight Individuals Facing Federal Indictment for a $3 Million Scheme to Defraud Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Defense Health Agency
Upper Marlboro Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $300,000 in Social Security Benefits to Which She Was Not EntitledAugust 6, 2021
As released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland – … Continue reading Upper Marlboro Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $300,000 in Social Security Benefits to Which She Was Not Entitled
Upper Marlboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $323,000 in Social Security Benefits to Which She Was Not Entitled | USAO-MD | Department of JusticeMay 10, 2021
As released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland – … Continue reading Upper Marlboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $323,000 in Social Security Benefits to Which She Was Not Entitled | USAO-MD | Department of Justice
Former WMATA manager sentenced for involvement in fraudulent schemeSeptember 29, 2020
For immediate release: September 29, 2020 The following news release was issued by … Continue reading Former WMATA manager sentenced for involvement in fraudulent scheme
Former NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving WMATAJuly 10, 2020
As released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District … Continue reading Former NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving WMATA

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#OIG auditors found that #WMATA’s Defined Benefit pension plans were not adequately managed, and alternatives were not fully pursued. Get all the details here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Audit-of-WMATAs-Defined-Benefit-Pension-Plans-IG-Final_Redacted.pdf

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#WMATA #OIG is pleased to present the Annual Audit and Special Projects Plan for Fiscal Year 2023:
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In #OIG’s latest audit report, we found that management of #WMATA’s health and welfare plans could be strengthened. Get all the details here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Audit-of-WMATAs-Health-and-Welfare-Plan-Management-OIG-22-06-IG-Final_Redacted.pdf

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The second is an audit of #WMATA’s SmarTrip Regional Partner Comparative Billing Statements in FY2020 and 2021. Full results here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Results-of-the-Audit-of-WMATAs-SmarTrip-Regional-Partner-Comparative-Billing-FY-2021-20-IG-Final_redacted.pdf

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The #WMATA #OIG is pleased to issue two new annual audit reports. The first is an independent audit of WMATA's Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2021. Full results here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Results-of-the-Audit-of-WMATAs-Single-Audit-for-FY2021-IG-Final_redacted.pdf

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