Six Years Later, BART Watchdog Still Lacks Clear Authority, Contra Costa Grand Jury Finds

Six Years Later, BART Watchdog Still Lacks Clear Authority, Contra Costa Grand Jury Finds

A Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury report warns that BART’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) still lacks a formal charter nearly six years after Bay Area voters approved the watchdog agency, creating uncertainty about its authority and independence. The report, titled “BART Office of Inspector General: Independence Delayed Is Independence Denied,” concludes that the absence of a charter has led to disagreements over the OIG’s powers, access…