The commission addressed various administrative and operational items, including resolutions acknowledging long-term service for staff, and approvals for highway construction, maintenance, and building rehabilitation contracts. Key business included the adoption of the Legislative Appropriations Request for fiscal years 2028-2029, the approval of the 2027 Unified Transportation Program, and the appointment of members to the Aviation, Bicycle and Pedestrian, and Port Authority Advisory Committees. Additionally, the commission approved the Aviation Capital Improvement Program, the Fiscal Year 2027 Internal Audit Plan, State Infrastructure Bank loan applications, and authorized eminent domain proceedings for various transportation projects. Financial and budget-related items were also finalized, including property donations, real estate dispositions, and department budget approvals.
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The committee reviewed the Financial Management Division's internal controls testing related to the SOX initiative. The Compliance Division presented an investigation summary for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, highlighting cases of falsified documentation and misconduct, and outlined the 2027 work plan focused on risk assessments. Additionally, the Internal Audit Division discussed findings from a local government project oversight audit, specifically regarding monitoring and reimbursement documentation, and presented a preliminary internal audit plan for 2027 based on risk assessments covering project delivery, financial management, and IT security.
The subcommittee meeting included an Internal Audit Division update covering management action plan follow-up status, priority levels for remediation plans, and audit reports on construction and maintenance contractor evaluations and the State Safety Oversight Program. Additionally, the Compliance Division provided a summary of investigations regarding fraud, waste, abuse, and EEO issues, alongside an action plan follow-up on outstanding items issued by the external audit section.
The meeting included a review of the Compliance Division's quarterly investigations, which involved fraud, waste, abuse, and EEO cases, along with an overview of performance metrics. The Internal Audit Division presented findings on Multiple Use Agreements, noting issues with tracking, oversight, and maintenance, as well as a report on Construction Change Order Price Justification, highlighting needs for better documentation of verbal approvals and price substantiation. An executive session was held to discuss legal and personnel matters, and the meeting concluded with a look ahead to future subcommittee scheduling.
