Board accepts Measure A performance and compliance audit; few exceptions noted

The Sacramento Transportation Authority on June 18 received and approved the Measure A two‑year performance and compliance audit and management letter presented by the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC).

ITOC members said the audit’s key objectives were to confirm Measure A ordinance promises to voters and to verify that revenues and expenditures are being distributed and used appropriately. The presenters reported that, overall, internal controls are operating as intended and they did not find significant findings.

ITOC and staff described three limited exceptions: Isleton was unable to provide testing support because of administrative turnover; staff will work with consultants to obtain reporting and, if records are not provided by June 30, 2027, STA will begin escrowing that jurisdiction’s ongoing Measure A funding. Second, the auditors found reporting mismatches between STA records and records from the cities of Folsom and Sacramento; staff reconciled amounts after the fact but labeled these as internal control findings to be followed up in the next audit period. Third, auditors confirmed maintenance‑of‑effort testing and found jurisdictions in compliance for the period reviewed.

Dustin Purinton, STA chief financial officer, summarized the budgetary posture and noted the audit will continue quarterly follow‑up and that staff will bring corrective actions to the board where needed. The board moved, seconded and unanimously approved receipt of the audit and management letter.