Joint Program Office's Management of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Needs to be Improved

Download or read book Joint Program Office's Management of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Needs to be Improved written by Lou E. Dixon and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.