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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 […]

Evaluation Report

Evalutation Report

Review of WMATA's Non-Revenue Vehicle Program
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Non-Revenue Vehicle (NRV) program to determine whether its licensed NRVs are managed and used appropriately in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Management Assistance Report

Management Assistance Report - WMATA Crane Purchase
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is transmitting this Management Assistance Report (MAR) based on an allegation of wasteful spending of federal funds. This was associated with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) procurement of a $3.8 million 35 Ton Crane-Rail Bound that did not perform as intended.

Recent Reports

January 26, 2023

Evaluation Report - Review of WMATA's Non-Revenue Vehicle Program

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Non-Revenue Vehicle (NRV) program to determine whether its licensed NRVs are managed and used appropriately in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

November 17, 2022

Management Assistance Report - WMATA Crane Purchase

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is transmitting this Management Assistance Report (MAR) based on an allegation of wasteful spending of federal funds. This was associated with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) procurement of a $3.8 million 35 Ton Crane-Rail Bound that did not perform as intended.

March 9, 2023

Inspector General’s Semiannual Report to Board of Directors, No 31

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, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

OIG IN THE NEWS

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 … Continue reading Former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Employee Sentenced for Theft of Metro Property
Metro Board appoints Rene Febles Inspector GeneralNovember 3, 2022
As released by: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Click here for press … Continue reading Metro Board appoints Rene Febles Inspector General
WMATA Senior Program Manager Pleads Guilty to Carrying Out Procurement SchemeSeptember 29, 2022
As released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia – … Continue reading WMATA Senior Program Manager Pleads Guilty to Carrying Out Procurement Scheme
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

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Just in: Former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Employee Sentenced for Theft of Metro Property. https://wmataoig.gov/2023/03/10/former-washington-metropolitan-area-transit-authority-employee-sentenced-for-theft-of-metro-property/

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Happy Women’s History Month from the team at WMATA OIG. This month, we reflect on the incredible contributions of women throughout history, and continue to empower and uplift all the women in our lives.

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WMATA OIG is pleased to present our 31st Semiannual Report to the WMATA Board of Directors, which details our oversight activity between 7/1/2022 and 12/31/2022. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Semiannual-No-31-IG-Final_redacted-1.pdf

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OIG evaluated WMATA's Non-Revenue Vehicle (NRV) program to determine whether its licensed NRVs are managed and used appropriately in compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Read the report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Review-of-WMATAs-Non-Revenue-Vehicle-Program-IG-Final_redacted.pdf

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On behalf of WMATA OIG, we wish you happy holidays and all the best in 2023.
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