Office of the MTA Inspector General
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Providing oversight to the MTA since 1983.
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse at MTA call 1-800-682-4448, email complaints@mtaig.org or visit mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Main.aspx.
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse at MTA call 1-800-682-4448, email complaints@mtaig.org or visit mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Main.aspx.
Surveillance video shows a subway station agent improperly accepting cash from multiple riders. The agent pocketed the money rather than turn it over to NYC Transit, OIG found.
He retired after OIG confronted him with the evidence.
Read the report: bit.ly/4jXCznW
He retired after OIG confronted him with the evidence.
Read the report: bit.ly/4jXCznW
May 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Surveillance video shows a subway station agent improperly accepting cash from multiple riders. The agent pocketed the money rather than turn it over to NYC Transit, OIG found.
He retired after OIG confronted him with the evidence.
Read the report: bit.ly/4jXCznW
He retired after OIG confronted him with the evidence.
Read the report: bit.ly/4jXCznW
Separate OIG investigations revealed that one LIRR employee took a flight out of state while still on the clock and another collected approximately $1,200 in overtime he didn't actually work.
Read the report: bit.ly/3Z5WuIK
Read the report: bit.ly/3Z5WuIK
May 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Separate OIG investigations revealed that one LIRR employee took a flight out of state while still on the clock and another collected approximately $1,200 in overtime he didn't actually work.
Read the report: bit.ly/3Z5WuIK
Read the report: bit.ly/3Z5WuIK
An MTA employee used his work computer for an unsanctioned sneaker side business and held several other jobs without approval. The employee was fired and his former supervisor was disciplined.
Read the report: bit.ly/42kdmMQ
Read the report: bit.ly/42kdmMQ
April 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
An MTA employee used his work computer for an unsanctioned sneaker side business and held several other jobs without approval. The employee was fired and his former supervisor was disciplined.
Read the report: bit.ly/42kdmMQ
Read the report: bit.ly/42kdmMQ
OIG is still taking applications for important MTA construction oversight positions.
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Career...
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Career...
March 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
OIG is still taking applications for important MTA construction oversight positions.
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Career...
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Career...
OIG found a mistaken overpayment of more than $50,000 and other issues during a follow-up audit related to NYC Transit's crane leasing program.
Read the report: bit.ly/3EkChHS
Read the report: bit.ly/3EkChHS
January 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
OIG found a mistaken overpayment of more than $50,000 and other issues during a follow-up audit related to NYC Transit's crane leasing program.
Read the report: bit.ly/3EkChHS
Read the report: bit.ly/3EkChHS
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Former LIRR signalman Stuart Conklin was sentenced in federal court for falsely claiming to have inspected a crucial signal component — one month before that component failed and caused a derailment.
Read the release: bit.ly/3PujifZ
Read the release: bit.ly/3PujifZ
January 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Former LIRR signalman Stuart Conklin was sentenced in federal court for falsely claiming to have inspected a crucial signal component — one month before that component failed and caused a derailment.
Read the release: bit.ly/3PujifZ
Read the release: bit.ly/3PujifZ
OIG is hiring a Communications and Public Affairs Manager to raise awareness of our office and showcase the important work of our Audit and Legal & Investigations units.
See the full posting and apply using the following link: mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Jobs/O...
See the full posting and apply using the following link: mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Jobs/O...
January 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
OIG is hiring a Communications and Public Affairs Manager to raise awareness of our office and showcase the important work of our Audit and Legal & Investigations units.
See the full posting and apply using the following link: mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Jobs/O...
See the full posting and apply using the following link: mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Jobs/O...
A NYC Transit supervisor and his female subordinate repeatedly left their worksite without permission during overnight shifts, spending time parked on a dark street or running errands. The duo admitted to a prior romantic relationship.
Read the report: bit.ly/3BFEXii
Read the report: bit.ly/3BFEXii
December 30, 2024 at 1:09 PM
A NYC Transit supervisor and his female subordinate repeatedly left their worksite without permission during overnight shifts, spending time parked on a dark street or running errands. The duo admitted to a prior romantic relationship.
Read the report: bit.ly/3BFEXii
Read the report: bit.ly/3BFEXii
An OIG audit found portions of NYC Transit's subway emergency exit infrastructure to be in a serious state of disrepair — potentially jeopardizing the safety of passengers, first responders, and MTA workers.
Read the report: bit.ly/4gmGybM
Read the report: bit.ly/4gmGybM
December 19, 2024 at 1:23 PM
An OIG audit found portions of NYC Transit's subway emergency exit infrastructure to be in a serious state of disrepair — potentially jeopardizing the safety of passengers, first responders, and MTA workers.
Read the report: bit.ly/4gmGybM
Read the report: bit.ly/4gmGybM
An LIRR supervisor used a cloned swipe card to help carve time off multiple shifts — and then lied under oath and provided a fabricated email to cover his tracks, an OIG investigation found.
Time abuse report: bit.ly/3CZPwNf
False testimony report: bit.ly/49s5tYH
Time abuse report: bit.ly/3CZPwNf
False testimony report: bit.ly/49s5tYH
December 5, 2024 at 1:06 PM
An LIRR supervisor used a cloned swipe card to help carve time off multiple shifts — and then lied under oath and provided a fabricated email to cover his tracks, an OIG investigation found.
Time abuse report: bit.ly/3CZPwNf
False testimony report: bit.ly/49s5tYH
Time abuse report: bit.ly/3CZPwNf
False testimony report: bit.ly/49s5tYH
OIG issued an audit today that found several concerning issues related to NYC Transit's Help Point system.
Read the full report: bit.ly/3Z8jGoR
Read the full report: bit.ly/3Z8jGoR
November 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
OIG issued an audit today that found several concerning issues related to NYC Transit's Help Point system.
Read the full report: bit.ly/3Z8jGoR
Read the full report: bit.ly/3Z8jGoR
#FlashbackFriday — OIG has been watching over the MTA since the days of landlines ☎️ and cordless phones, and the number on that poster still works!
Give us a call if you suspect any of those checked items. You can also email complaints@mtaig.org or visit our website:
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Compla...
Give us a call if you suspect any of those checked items. You can also email complaints@mtaig.org or visit our website:
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Compla...
November 22, 2024 at 1:37 PM
#FlashbackFriday — OIG has been watching over the MTA since the days of landlines ☎️ and cordless phones, and the number on that poster still works!
Give us a call if you suspect any of those checked items. You can also email complaints@mtaig.org or visit our website:
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Compla...
Give us a call if you suspect any of those checked items. You can also email complaints@mtaig.org or visit our website:
mtaig.ny.gov/Pages/Compla...