Joint Program Office's Management of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Needs to be Improved
Author: Lou E. Dixon
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2009-12
Total Pages: 41
ISBN-13: 1437917356
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →There have been concerns in the Dept. of Transportation (DoT) about the Joint Program Office¿s (JPO) mgmt. and oversight of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program. In particular, there have been questions about the JPO¿s ability to measure project results, manage program costs, and fulfill departmental goals. The purpose of the ITS program is to improve transportation safety, mobility, and productivity by investing Fed. funds in research initiatives. This audit assesses whether the JPO is effectively managing and overseeing the ITS program by: (a) tracking project results and outcomes; (b) managing the ITS budget and overseeing contracts; and (c) providing direction and cross-modal coordination. Tables.