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FHWA Proposed Oversight Policy: Implementation Issues Discussed in Spring Business Meeting

During the FHWA Spring Business Meeting held on May 8, 2001, significant discussions took place regarding the proposed oversight policy and its implementation challenges. Key activities since December 2000 included interactions with HDAs/HFL, revisions of documents based on stakeholder feedback, and the distribution of final documents. Secretary Mineta emphasized the importance of accountability in federal spending on major transportation projects. Congressman Rogers raised concerns about the accuracy of project estimates and management of cost overruns, advocating for effective oversight to ensure responsible utilization of federal funds.

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FHWA Proposed Oversight Policy: Implementation Issues Discussed in Spring Business Meeting

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  1. FHWA PROPOSED OVERSIGHT POLICY Implementation Issues FHWA SPRING BUSINESS MEETING King W. Gee May 8, 2001

  2. ACTIVITY SINCE DECEMBER 2000 MEETING • Task Force Circulated all Documents to HDAs/HFL • Task Force/Gee met with SCOH Representatives Feb. 28 • Task Force revised documents per HDAs/HFL/SCOH Input • Final Documents In the Distribution Process

  3. Expectations – Regardless of Program Structure • Secretary Mineta: “ensure that the Federal government gets what it pays for . . . Major transportation projects are managed wisely and appropriately. • Congressman Rogers – questioned FHWA actions to review and ensure accurate project estimates and control of overruns • Federal agencies are accountable for the expenditure of all funds.

  4. 49 USC 101 – DOT … to ensure coordinated and effective transportation programs 23 USC 302 – STA have adequate powers, suitably equipped and organized . . . to the satisfaction of the Secretary 23 USC 106 – States may assume . . .for NHS; States shall assume for non-NHS 23 USC 145 Federal-State relationship, States determine which projects will be Federally funded Legislative Framework

  5. How can we effectively fulfill Federal responsibility on a Federally assisted State program – NHS, non-NHS? • How can we effectively use program oversight to prevent systemic problems?

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