Recent Reports
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
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.
June 22, 2023
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.
OIG IN THE NEWS
- 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
- WMATA Senior Program Manager Pleads Guilty to Carrying Out Procurement SchemeAs released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia – … Read more
- Eight Individuals Facing Federal Indictment for a $3 Million Scheme to Defraud Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Defense Health AgencyAs released by: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland – … Read more
OIG TWITTER
#WMATA #OIG is pleased to present the Annual Audit and Evaluation Plan for Fiscal Year 2024: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Audit-Plan-FY2024-IG-Final_redacted.pdf
3WMATA OIG is pleased to present our 32nd Semiannual Report to the #WMATA Board of Directors, which details our oversight activity between 1/1/2023 and 6/30/2023. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Semiannual-No-32-IG-Final_Redacted.pdf
4OIG 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. Read the full report https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Audit-of-WMATAs-Money-Train-Operations-IG-Final_Redacted.pdf
OIG conducted an audit of the procurement pre-award life cycle to determine the effectiveness of controls over WMATA’s procurement pre-award cycle time. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Audit-of-WMATAs-Procurement-Pre-Award-Cycle-Time-IG-Final-redacted.pdf
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Just in: WMATA Senior Program Manager Sentenced for Carrying Out Procurement Scheme
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