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Just Released! BART OIG Investigative Report on Contractor False Invoices

Contractor Submitted Nearly $12k in False Claims

We are pleased to announce the release of the BART Office of the Inspector General’s latest investigative report.

Our latest report reveals that a power washing contractor submitted $11,900 in false invoices to BART. Under the California False Claims Act, the contractor could face $330k in treble damages and penalties for failing to perform services as required. Issues with contract management and miscommunication led to BART paying these invoices despite evidence of subpar work or nonperformance.

Proper oversight of contracts is essential for maintaining public trust and upholding BART’s “Safe and Clean” standards. We recommended recovering the $11,900, seeking penalties and damages for the false claims, training staff on effective contract management, and enforcing contract terms more rigorously. BART agreed to our finding and three of our recommendations.

 We encourage you to review the summary video and full report for detailed insights:

Contractor Submitted Nearly $12K in False Claims.pdf

Thank you for your continued interest in our work. For access to all BART Office of the Inspector General reports, please visit our website at www.bart.gov/oig.

Sincerely,

Claudette Biemeret
Inspector General
Email: InspectorGeneral@bart.gov
Phone: 510-464-6141

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