DOT Home > Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration > Office of Audit Relations (OAR)

Office of Audit Relations (OAR)

Martin Gertel, Director

The Office of Audit Relations (OAR) is the Departmental point of contact for all U.S. General Accounting Office inspections and investigations. OAR also serves as the Office of the Secretary’s liaison to the Office of Inspector General. To ensure audit work conducted throughout DOT proceeds expeditiously and equitably, OAR provides a variety of services to the Office of the Secretary and Operating Administrations, including consultation and analysis, facilitation, negotiation, and assistance in written and oral communications.