June 25, 2026
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an evaluation to assess the functionality and operational effectiveness of security cameras installed across the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Specifically, OIG sought to determine if WMATA’s cameras are functioning and being maintained to ensure safety and security throughout the WMATA system.
May 14, 2026
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an evaluation to assess whether the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) effectively managed its real property portfolio and complied with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) data reporting requirements.
May 14, 2026
The objective of a SmarTrip Regional Partner Comparative Billing Statements Audit is to
determine whether the audited entity's billing statements are free of material misstatements.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the billing statements.
determine whether the audited entity's billing statements are free of material misstatements.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the billing statements.
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WMATA OIG conducted an evaluation to assess the functionality and operational effectiveness of security cameras installed across the WMATA system. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Evaluation-of-WMATAs-Security-Cameras-IG-Final-Redacted.pdf
WMATA OIG is pleased to announce that a peer review by the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) found the office fully compliant with all applicable national standards governing the work of Inspectors General. Read the full press release here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-AIG-Peer-Review-Press-Release-and-Opinion-Letter-IG-Final.pdf
WMATA OIG conducted an evaluation to assess whether WMATA effectively managed its real property portfolio and complied with FTA data reporting requirements. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Evaluation-of-WMATAs-Real-Property-Asset-Management-OIG-26-09-IGFinal.pdf
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, 2025 & June 30, 2024. Full results here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FY-2025-SmarTrip-Report-IG-Final-signed.pdf
WMATA OIG conducted an audit to assess WMATA’s compliance with applicable data privacy laws, regulations, and standards. Read the full report here: https://wmataoig.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Audit-of-WMATAs-Data-Privacy-Final-Redacted-v3.pdf
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Peer Review finds WMATA’s Office of Inspector General fully compliant with National Standards
For immediate release: Thursday, June 4, 2026 Click here for press release from WMATA Office of Inspector General WMATA OIG is an independent and objective unit of WMATA that conducts…
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