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Title
Oversight Controls and Contract Compliance Related to the Orange Transportation Center Parking Structure Project
Overview
The Internal Audit Department has completed an audit of oversight controls and contract compliance related to the Orange Transportation Center Parking Structure Project. Based on the audit, procurements were handled in accordance with policies and procedures, status monitoring and reporting controls are operating, and consultants are providing services in accordance with their contracts. However, the Internal Audit Department recommends improvements to contract language addressing force account payments, preparation of independent cost estimates, and construction management consultant oversight of change orders. The Internal Audit Department is also making recommendations related to adequate labor timekeeping systems for consultants, as well as procedures to ensure compliance with requirements for federally-funded assets.
Recommendation(s)
Direct staff to implement three recommendations provided in Oversight Controls and Contract Compliance Related to the Orange Transportation Center Parking Structure Project, Internal Audit Report No. 19-508.