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Proactive Oversight and Investigative Strategies for ARRA-Funded Projects

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to ensuring accountability in ARRA-funded projects. Led by National Director John W. Long, our proactive investigative plan includes outreach, training, and collaborative efforts with transportation partners. We have already trained over 15,000 partners to combat fraud, waste, and abuse. With more than 40 active criminal investigations, we focus on crimes such as bid-rigging and DBE fraud. Our hotline is available 24/7 for anyone to report suspicious activities related to ARRA funding.

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Proactive Oversight and Investigative Strategies for ARRA-Funded Projects

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  1. Investigative Oversight John W. Long National Director, ARRA Investigations 404-562-3850 email: John.W.Long @oig.dot.gov

  2. Investigations Regional Offices (1) Cambridge, MA (617) 494-2701 (2) New York, NY (212) 337-1250 (3) Washington, DC (202) 260-8580 (4) Atlanta, GA (404) 562-3850 (5) Chicago, IL (312) 353-0106 (6) Ft. Worth, TX (817) 978-3236 (9) San Francisco, CA (415) 744-3090

  3. Strategic Investigative Plan • Outreach & Training • Proactive Investigative Oversight of ARRA funded projects • Criminal and Civil Prosecutions

  4. Outreach and Training • Fraud Awareness training for our transportation partners • We have provided training to more than 15,000 transportation partners during more than 250 presentations • Hotline – 24 hours for reporting ARRAfraud, waste and abuse

  5. Proactive Investigative Activities • Previously we have been a reactive agency…for ARRA funded projects, we are much more proactive. • Investigators are contacting project managers, inspectors, procurement managers, audit, and claims personnel.

  6. Proactive Activities • Criminal checks and Suspension and Debarment checks on prime contractors, subcontractors, and DBEs. • Reviewing Bidding Documents. • Reviewing Certified Payrolls. • Checking Certification and Net Worth Status on DBEs. • Reviewing change orders, supplemental agreements, and claims.

  7. Criminal & Civil Prosecutions • More than 40 active criminal investigations involving ARRA funded projects • Types of Crimes: • False Statements, • False Claims, • Bribery, • Bid-rigging, • DBE Fraud, • Prevailing Wage Fraud, • Product Substitution, and • Conflict of Interest

  8. TRENDS • Under-bidding • Bid-rigging • Increase in DBE fraud

  9. www.oig.dot.gov

  10. Contact Information • National OIG Hotline:1 - 800 - 424 - 9071 or 202 - 366 -1461 • OIG Hotline E-mail: hotline@oig.dot.gov • OIG Web Page: www.oig.dot.gov

  11. Questions & Comments

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