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Inspector General

An official within a government agency whose job is to audit the agency's programs and operations, investigate waste, fraud, and abuse, and report findings to the agency head and Congress.

Audit

An official examination of financial records, accounts, and practices to verify their accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting and accounting purposes, which may not align with the calendar year (January 1 to December 31).

Public Transportation

Shared passenger transportation services available for use by the general public, such as buses, subways, commuter rail, and ferries.

Transit Agency

An organization responsible for operating and managing public transportation services within a specific area.

Unlinked Passenger Trips

The number of times people board a public transportation vehicle. If a rider transfers from one bus to another, that counts as two unlinked passenger trips.

National Transit Database

A national data collection system by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that collects information about public transportation in the United States, including ridership, financial data, and fleet characteristics.