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FINANCE, BUDGET, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
MARCH 17, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) FINAL REPORT ON REVIEW OF METRO MEASURES TO REDUCE COVID-19 TRANSMISSION
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE Office of Inspector General (OIG) Final Report on Review of Metro Measures to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission
Issue
ISSUE
In November 2020, the Metro Board Chair requested the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to review Metro patrons' compliance with COVID-19 orders and guidelines by federal, state, and local agencies, and Metro's handling of social distancing and other measures to help our community and assist in Los Angeles County's desire to address the pandemic impacts. To address Metro Board's request, we performed reviews and observations on passengers' compliance with social distancing, use of masks, and related issues on Metro buses and railcars. We also reviewed Metro's policies, procedures, and measures taken to comply with federal, state, and local public health orders and guidelines.
Background
BACKGROUND
The goal of this review was to determine whether the public is complying with federal, state, local government, and Metro requirements to wear a mask and practice social distance on the Metro System. We also performed procedures to identify if Metro has taken appropriate measures recommended and/or required by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State of California Physical Distancing Protocol, Los Angeles City and County Social Distancing Protocol and Federal instructions. In particular, the objectives of this review were to:
1. Determine whether Metro has policies and procedures in place to help reduce COVID-19 virus transmission;
2. Observe and document Metro operators' and passengers' use of face masks and social distancing practices; and
3. Determine whether Metro passengers comply with Metro signage and announcements suggested by CDC, and ordered by...
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