In 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) had $104 million in annual rent, with office and warehouses comprising about three-quarters of that total. That three-quarters represents a potential value of $1.4 … READ MORE
Department of Transportation
NextGen Developmental Projects In Air With No Direction
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is charged with modernizing the National Airspace System. Since fiscal year 2008, Congress has appropriated over $7 billion for the program … READ MORE
FHWA Lacks Detailed Guidance on Infrastructure Resilience for Emergency Relief Projects and a Process To Track Related Improvements
"The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program (ERP) provides funds for the repair and reconstruction of highways and roads that have sustained serious damage from catastrophic failures or natural … READ MORE
GAO: Tennessee Valley Authority: Actions Needed to Better Communicate Debt Reduction Plans and Address Billions in Unfunded Pension Liabilities
The Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public power provider, provides electricity to more than 9 million customers. It raises billions in revenue but also issues bonds to finance its … READ MORE
DOT OIG: DOT’s Conference Spending Policies Reflect Federal Requirements, but Ineffective Controls Do Not Ensure Compliance
The Department of Transportation has not established clear guidance for identifying, tracking, and reporting conference activity and, for the period OIG reviewed, did not report all reportable conferences.7 As a result, … READ MORE
DOT OIG: DOT’s Fiscal Year 2015 Improper Payment Reporting Does Not Comply With IPERA Requirements
While DOT’s AFR included all of the required reporting elements, OIG found errors that constitute noncompliance. OIG found several errors and/or inaccuracies in the improper payment reports. For example, … READ MORE
GAO: Vehicle Cybersecurity: DOT and Industry Have Efforts Under Way, but DOT Needs to Define Its Role in Responding to a Real-world Attack
Modern vehicles contain multiple interfaces—connections between the vehicle and external networks—that leave vehicle systems, including safety-critical systems, such as braking and steering, vulnerable to cyberattacks. GAO recommends that DOT define … READ MORE
DOT OIG: The Department Does Not Fully Ensure Compliance With Contract Closeout Requirements
Between 2009 and 2013, the Department of Transportation (DOT) spent an average of approximately $6.2 billion each year on contracts. Over 20,000 of the contracts awarded during this time ended … READ MORE