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Watchdog Warns of Lack of FAA Purchase Card Oversight

DOT OIG estimates as much as one-third of purchase card transactions did not have proper controls

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By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

October 7, 2026

The Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) is faulting the FAA’s and DOT’s oversight of their purchase card programs, estimating that about one-third of spending through those programs has lacked proper controls.

Under the Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, the DOT OIG is required to audit the DOT’s and FAA’s purchase card programs to guard against any illegal, improper, or erroneous use. The agencies use purchase cards for “micro-purchases” ($10,000 or below) for commercial supplies, construction, and services.

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