Southern California Regional Rail Authority
P2545-0022, P2545-0023, P2545-0024, P2545-0025, P2545-0028, P2550-0010
Proposition 1B Bond Programs Project Numbers 0014000026, 0013000151, 0013000154, 0013000019, 0014000086, and 0000002574
Date Issued: 2/16/2018
Attached is the audit report pertaining to the audit performed on the following Proposition 1B (Prop 1B) projects:
| Project Name | Project Number | P Number | Amount Audited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley Avenue Grade Crossing Improvements | 0014000026 | P2545-0022 | $ 438,379.00 |
| Grandview Avenue Grade Crossing Improvements | 0013000151 | P2545-0023 | $ 655,108.00 |
| Sonora Avenue Grade Crossing Improvements | 0013000154 | P2545-0024 | $ 633,850.00 |
| Broadway-Brazil Street Grade Crossing Improvements | 0013000019 | P2545-0025 | $ 284,264.00 |
| Branford Street Grade Crossing Improvements | 0014000086 | P2545-0028 | $1,201,613.00 |
| New Station Track at Los Angeles Union Station | 0000002574 | P2550-0010 | $19,967,459.00 |
The projects' implementing agency is Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA). The projects were funded using Proposition 1B Highway - Railroad Crossing Safety Account funds, and Intercity Rail Improvement funds.
As required by the Governor’s Executive Order S-02-07 and SB88, the expenditures of bond proceeds and outcomes are subject to audit. The audit was performed by the Department of Finance on behalf of Caltrans. Deputy Directive 100-R1, “Departmental Responses to Audit Reports” cites responsibilities of Division Chiefs relative to audits performed. The audit disclosed the following finding:
- Questioned Indirect Expenditures - SCRRA claimed and was reimbursed unapproved indirect expenditures totaling $60,872 for projects 0014000026, 0013000151, and 0014000086.
Please provide the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations a Corrective Action Resolution (CAR) on the audit finding within 90 days of this memorandum’s date and reference the project numbers above on the CAR.
Southern California Regional Rail Authority Proposition 1B Audit