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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
APRIL 16, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: AUDIT OF OVERTIME CONTROLS FOR METRO TRANSIT SECURITY OFFICERS AND SECURITY CONTROL SPECIALISTS
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Final Report on Audit of Overtime Controls for Metro Transit Security Officers and Security Control Specialists.
Issue
ISSUE
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of overtime controls for Metro Transit Security Officers (TSOs) and Security Control Specialists (SCSs). The objective of the audit was to assess whether overtime controls for Metro Transit Security Officers and Security Control Specialists are adequate and effective to ensure that overtime is properly authorized, accurately recorded, supported by legitimate operational needs, and compliant with Metro policies, labor agreements, and budgetary requirements.
Background
BACKGROUND
Transit Security Officers (TSOs) and Security Control Specialists (SCSs) work under Metro Transit Security (MTS), which operates within the Department of Public Safety (DPS), whose mission is to ensure that Metro patrons and employees can ride and work safely, without fear, at all times. DPS operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is responsible for providing security and protection at Metro facilities and infrastructure.
MTS supports the safety and security of Metro's transit system through field operations, monitoring, and coordination activities. These functions include patrol operations (mobile and foot), staffing fixed posts at designated Metro locations, enforcing the Metro Code of Conduct and fare compliance, supporting revenue protection efforts, providing escorts for General Services and Facilities Maintenance staff, and supporting special events. Due to the nature of these operational responsibilities, overtime is used to address staffing needs related to servi...
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