Each year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) distributes over $3 billion in Federal grants for airport projects. When they accept these grants, airports are required to establish disadvantaged business enterprise … READ MORE
Office of Inspector General
DOT OIG: Opportunities Exist for FAA To Strengthen Its Award and Oversight of eFAST Procurements
In 2009, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) developed a small business procurement vehicle known as Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST), which offers a broad range of professional and … READ MORE
DOT OIG: Enhancements Are Needed to FAA’s Oversight of the Suspected Unapproved Parts Program
The public depends on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the aviation industry to provide safe, reliable air transportation and ensure that aircraft are properly maintained and approved for flight. … READ MORE
DOT OIG: Greater Adherence to ADS-B Contract Terms May Generate Better Performance and Cost Savings for FAA
In 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a more than $1.8 billion contract to develop and implement the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system. ADS-B is a foundational component of … READ MORE
DOT OIG: DOT and FAA Lack Adequate Controls Over Their Use and Management of Other Transaction Agreements
Congress has granted several of DOT’s Operating Administrations the authority to enter into Other Transaction Agreements (OTA). These financial instruments give agencies greater flexibility to achieve mission goals. However, because … READ MORE
STATE OIG: 2018 Comprehensive Oversight Plan
This FY 2018 Comprehensive Oversight Plan for Overseas Contingency Operations (COP-OCO) is the third annual joint strategic plan submitted to Congress by the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General (IG). This report … READ MORE
STATE OIG: Audit of the Conventional Weapons Destruction Program in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lebanon
The United States has provided more than $2.6 billion in Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) assistance since 1993 to help foreign governments destroy excess stockpiles of conventional arms, better secure the stockpiles … READ MORE
STATE OIG/SIGAR: The U.S. Civilian Uplift in Afghanistan Has Cost Nearly $2 Billion, and State Should Continue to Strengthen Its Management and Oversight of the Funds Transferred to Other Agencies
Since early 2009, U.S. agencies have nearly tripled the number of civilians deployed to Afghanistan under Chief of Mission authority at a cost of nearly $2 billion. The number of … READ MORE