WMATA Office of Inspector General

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Hotline

If you suspect fraud, waste, or misconduct in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority,
contact the WMATA OIG Hotline
1-888-234-2374

Award Program

Whistleblower

The WMATA Office of Inspector General conducts Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations.

If you believe to be the victim of retaliation, let us help you.

OIG Audit Plan

The Annual Audit Plan is a projection of what the Office of Audits & Evaluations would like to accomplish in the fiscal 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 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 […]

Evaluations Report

Evaluation of WMATA’s Background Screening Process for Employees of Contractors
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a limited-scope evaluation of the
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) background screening
process for employees of contractors.

Audit Report

Audit of WMATA's Software Licensing Management
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit to determine whether Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) Digital Modernization has established adequate controls to manage WMATA's software licenses.

OIG in the News

Federal Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Local Agencies to Benefit His Private Company
As released by: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia – Monday, July 8, 2024

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Recent Reports

June 13, 2024

OIG Limited Review of Metro Transit Police Department

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a limited review of the Metro Transit Police Department's (MTPD) handling of criminal investigations based on concerns raised by the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington and the City of Falls Church.

June 13, 2024

Audit of WMATA's Software Licensing Management

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit to determine whether Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) Digital Modernization has established adequate controls to manage WMATA's software licenses.

March 7, 2024

Inspector General's Semiannual Report to Board of Directors, No. 33

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is pleased to present our 33rd Semiannual Report (SAR) to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors. This SAR covers significant activities and achievements for the six‐month period from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

OIG IN THE NEWS

Federal Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Local Agencies to Benefit His Private CompanyJuly 8, 2024
As released by: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia – Monday, July 8, … Read more
Former Public Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Honest Services FraudJune 7, 2024
As released by: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia – Thursday, June 6, … Read more
Metro Board names Michelle A. Zamarin Inspector GeneralApril 26, 2024
As released by: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Click here for press … Read more
Federal Government Employee Arrested for Conspiracy to Defraud the District of Columbia to Benefit His Private CompanyApril 3, 2024
As released by: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia – Tuesday, April 2, … Read more
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Office of Inspector General Announces Whistleblower Award Program for the Disclosure of Fraud, Waste or MismanagementJanuary 30, 2024
For immediate release: January 30, 2024 The following news release was issued by … Read more

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OIG TWITTER

WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

July 11, 2024

WMATA OIG is pleased to issue the Results of the Audit of WMATA’s SmarTrip Regional Partner Comparative Billing Statements for the FYs Ended June 30, 2023 & June 30, 2022. Full results here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WMATA-SmarTrip-Regional-Partner-Comparative-Billing-Statements-Audit-Report_23-IG-Final.pdf

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U.S. Attorney DC @usao_dc ·

July 8, 2024

Federal Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Local Agencies to Benefit His Private Company

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WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

June 13, 2024

OIG conducted a limited review of MTPD’s handling of criminal investigations based on concerns raised by the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington and the City of Falls Church. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/OIG-Limited-Review-of-MTPD-24-0015-I-IG-Final_Redacted.pdf

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WMATA OIG @metrooig ·

June 13, 2024

OIG conducted an audit to determine whether WMATA’s Digital Modernization has established adequate controls to manage WMATA’s software licenses. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Audit-of-WMATAs-Software-Licensing-Management-IG-Final.pdf

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U.S. Attorney DC @usao_dc ·

June 6, 2024

Former Public Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Honest Services Fraud

@FBIWFO @OIGDC @MetroOIG

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