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UMTA Needs Better Assurance That Grantees Comply With Selected Federal Requirements

RCED-85-26 Published: Feb 19, 1985. Publicly Released: Feb 19, 1985.
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As a result of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration's (UMTA) increasing reliance on grant certifications in the administration of federal aid to mass transportation systems, GAO reviewed 20 grantees' compliance with federal requirements on procurement, charter bus operations, school bus operations, and the provision of transportation for the elderly and the handicapped.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Transportation The Secretary of Transportation should direct the Administrator, UMTA, to require UMTA triennial reviews to emphasize compliance with those regulations that are not routinely covered by IG and independent audits.
Closed – Implemented
The UMTA Triennial Review Notice contains such instructions.
Department of Transportation The Secretary of Transportation should direct the Administrator, UMTA, to increase the understanding of and compliance with UMTA regulations by disseminating legal rulings, such as those on charter and school bus operations, to all grantees and UMTA regional offices.
Closed – Implemented
UMTA has agreed to disseminate and publish legal rulings regularly.
Department of Transportation The Secretary of Transportation should direct the Administrator, UMTA, to establish guidelines for appropriate enforcement action when noncompliance is identified.
Closed – Implemented
The guidelines established outline actions UMTA may take in response to noncompliance, but do not provide sufficient guidance on which enforcement actions are appropriate in different situations.

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Auditing proceduresFederal aid for transportationFederal aid to citiesFederal regulationsGrant administrationGrant monitoringLaw enforcementMass transitMotor vehiclesProgram evaluation