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Summary

At the request of Rep. Ernest J. Istook, Jr., Chairman of the House Transportation-Treasury Appropriations Subcommittee, we initiated an audit of the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. We will determine: (1) how Volpe’s role and functions have changed over the years and whether current Volpe activities meet DOT needs; (2) if Volpe has the necessary financial controls in place to ensure its service fees are appropriate; and (3) DOT’s role in overseeing Volpe and whether the role is adequate to ensure that Volpe provides cost-effective services.