Although the attempt to corporatize the nation’s ATC system has been sent to a semi-permanent holding pattern, the criticism of how the FAA has been managing the NextGen project to update the national airspace system continues. The DOT’s Inspector General in a recent report said it received 17 hotline complaints “alleging serious problems and abuse related to the agency’s management of NextGen developmental funds.” One complaint said, “Senior [FAA] leaders promoted an environment of hostility, fear, and reprisal toward those who point out mismanagement.” The IG chose not to discuss this complaint in its recent report “due to pending administrative proceedings and potential litigation.”
DOT Minces No Words in Latest FAA NextGen Audit
Key Takeaways:
- The DOT's Inspector General (IG) has issued a harsh report criticizing the FAA's mismanagement of NextGen developmental funds, noting problems worthy of a "D+" grade.
- Key issues highlighted include a lack of leadership stability, poor project oversight, funding of projects not aligned with high-priority investments, and insufficient accountability and transparency.
- Despite the FAA disputing some findings and the sample size, the IG considers four of its six recommendations related to NextGen unresolved, indicating persistent challenges for future upgrades.
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