Statement from SANDAG

12.06.2024 | News Release

SANDAG Issues Statement Regarding Department of Justice Investigation

SANDAG issues a statement following notification from the U.S. Department of Justice:

"SANDAG is pleased to report that it has been notified by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California and the FBI that the federal investigation has been concluded, and that no federal criminal charges will be filed against the agency or its employees. Although SANDAG was not provided with complete information about the nature and scope of the investigation, we understand that it focused on the contracting activities of SANDAG, and whether those activities had violated federal law.

Consistent with previous findings by agency management, the Office of the Independent Performance Auditor, and other external audits, substantive improvements are being made to strengthen policies and internal controls, deploy tools and training, and create consistent business practices across the agency.

These measures will help to ensure that procurement practices are fair and competitive, staff are adequately trained to perform their responsibilities, and that consultant resources are managed in line with contract terms and conditions and established budgets."