P2550-0011, P2525-0042, P2525-0043

Proposition 1B Bond Programs Project Numbers 0000020805, 0012000218, and 0012000219

Date Issued: 3/21/2018

 

Attached is the audit report pertaining to the audit performed on the following Proposition 1B (Prop 1B) projects:

Project Name 

Oakley to Port Chicago Double Track (Segment 3)

Project Number

0000020805

P Number  

P2550-0011 

Amount Audited

$23,148,494

Project Name 

Richmond Rail Connector

Project Number   

0012000218

P Number   

P2525-0042

Amount Audited

$9,554,598

Project Name 

Tehachapi Trade Corridor Rail Improvement

Project Number

 0012000219

P Number

P2525-0043

Amount Audited

$12,270,000

 

The projects' implementing agency is Caltrans Division of Rail arid Mass Transportation (DRMT). The projects were funded using Proposition 1B Highway - Intercity Rail Improvement funds and Trade Corridors 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 findings:

• Controls over matching funds need improvement for projects 0012000218 and 0012000219.
• Final Delivery Report for project 0012000218 was not submitted timely.

Please provide the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations a Corrective Action Resolution (CAR) on the audit findings within 90 days of this memorandum's date and reference the project numbers above on the CAR.

California Department of Transportation Division of Rail and Mass Transportation (PDF)