Recommendation R3
In the absence of an OIG charter, by December 31, 2026, the Board should consider adopting a written policy stating that the OIG is to have unrestricted access to data, records, information, physical property, and personnel as necessary to carry out its responsibilities.
Jury report: BART Office of Inspector General: Independence Delayed is Independence Denied · PDF page 9
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BART Board of Directors
Agency plans to implementImplementation pending: proposed employee cooperation/records policy will go to Board after applicable labor-law analysis.
Read official response · PDF page 8Future Board consideration is conditional; it is not completed adoption or a confirmed December 31 completion date.
- Bring a proposed cooperation and records-access policy to Board for consideration. Owner: BART Board of Directors. Timing: After analysis of and compliance with applicable labor-law requirements, if any..
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.