The BART Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a new investigative report highlighting significant concerns about enforcement of District policies.

We investigated nine allegations involving time theft, lax supervision, unqualified appointments, abuse of position, and unprofessional conduct. Our findings revealed:

• $15,679 in time theft by one employee, with recoverable funds identified.
• Supervisory lapses in monitoring and approving time records.
• Policy violations during a disciplinary investigation process.
• Wasteful practices stemming from lax enforcement of work reporting policies.
• Sustained allegations of unprofessional conduct through external investigations.

To address these issues, we have recommended that BART address time theft and policy violations, seek restitution, and enforce workplace rules.

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

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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