
Recent Reports
November 6, 2023
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
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
OIG IN THE NEWS
- WMATA OIG Wins Prestigious ALGA Knighton Audit AwardThe 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 SalesAs released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia – … Read more
- WMATA Senior Program Manager Sentenced for Carrying Out Procurement SchemeAs 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 PropertyFor immediate release: March 10, 2023 The following news release was issued by … Read more
- Metro Board appoints Rene Febles Inspector GeneralAs released by: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Click here for press … Read more