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Budget analyst finds Muni proof-of-payment program lacked clear objectives; MTA outlines deployment and training steps
Summary
A budget analystaudit told the Boardcommittee that San FranciscoMTAproof-of-payment (POP) operations lacked clear objectives and strategic deployment, and recommended changes including targeted staffing and higher penalties. The MTA said it has adopted many recommendations and provided data on inspections and citations.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee heard testimony on the Municipal Transportation Agency's proof-of-payment (POP) program after a budget analystaudit concluded the program lacked clear objectives and strategic deployment.
Ian Hart, lead analyst in the budget and legislative analyst's office, told the committee the POP program "neither the MTA nor the POP had defined clear objectives for proof of payment," and that deployments and citation practices had not been shown to curtail fare evasion. Hart cited staff scheduling that "peaked during late morning and early afternoon lulls" rather than rush hours, and recommended strategic redeployment tied to ridership, stronger performance measures and annual staff reviews.
Hart said San Francisco's fine structure had lagged peer systems (adult citation then $75) and the federal guidance for POP systems suggested higher penalties or escalations for repeat offenders; he said the budget analyst recommended…
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