Public Transit Spending Audit: Accountability and Transparency
This new act mandates the Department of Transportation's inspector general to audit federal funds provided to major public transportation agencies. The goal is to examine how these funds, including pandemic relief, were spent over the past five fiscal years, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in public money management.
Key points
Mandatory Audit: The inspector general will review how major public transit agencies spent federal funds over the last five years.
Spending Transparency: The audit will detail received amounts and their usage, including coronavirus relief funds.
Report to Congress: Audit results will be submitted to Congress, allowing public scrutiny of taxpayer money management.
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