BART'S INDEPENDENT WATCHDOG
Your ride.Your dollars.Your watchdog.
We investigate fraud, waste, and abuse and audit how BART uses public resources.
Fiscal years 2020–2026
Seven years of investigative impact.
400Whistleblower tips
151Investigations closed
$2MRecovered funds
59Public reports
Seven-year totals through FY2026 · Source: OIG Annual Report
Read our FY2026 annual report →(PDF)We check what happens next.
Our follow-up testing checks whether BART’s corrective actions remain in place.
Track recommendations →81%
of tested recommendations remained effectively implemented
FY2026 OIG Annual Report
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