Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Business Management Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several contractual and financial resolutions, including the award of contracts for Cisco Smartnet maintenance and employee assistance program services. The committee authorized various contract modifications related to CCure 800 maintenance, annual financial and single audit reports, information security consulting services, and investment portfolio management subscriptions. Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal for a cost-of-living bonus for retirees and beneficiaries of the non-represented pension plan and examined consolidated financial highlights and key performance indicators.
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The committee held a briefing regarding the fiscal year 2026 external audit engagement, outlining the audit approach, timeline, and deliverables. Discussions included the implementation of new GASB standards, the impact of recent software migrations, and procedures for identifying fraud risks. Additionally, the committee received a briefing on MARTA's cybersecurity readiness efforts in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing investments in detection capabilities, operational resilience, and workforce training.
Mar 20, 2025·Board meeting
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
The Audit Committee meeting included briefings on Internal Audit activity for Q2/FY25 and an information security update. A follow-up to the KPMG assessment requested by MARTOC was provided, and Board Members discussed forming an Ad Hoc Committee on More MARTA Enhanced Bus Service Allocation. The Internal Audit activity covered operational group audits, prior operational audits with open findings, IT group audits, prior IT audits with open findings, and contract audits. The information security update highlighted key cybersecurity threats facing MARTA, key focus areas, regulatory compliance and liability, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity.
Mar 19, 2021·Board meeting
Marta External Affairs & Audit Committee Meetings
The meeting of the Marta External Affairs & Audit Committee covered topics such as an update on the I-285 top-end project, involving coordination between MARTA and ATL. Discussions included integrating transit into the I-285 express lane program, projected schedules, and funding plans. Various funding sources were explored, including federal funding, state contributions via the Georgia Transit Trust Fund, county support through TIFIA loans, and city contributions using value capture revenue mechanisms like tax allocation districts and ground lease revenue bonding. The potential for economic development tied to transit projects and the impact of property tax abatements were also discussed.
