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DOT IG Launches Investigation Into FAA FSS Oversight

The Transportation Department watchdog begins audit as the FAA readies requirements for next contract bid for Future Flight Service Program.

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

June 5, 2015

A Transportation Department watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the FAA has effective controls in place to monitor Flight Service Stations and achieve planned savings. The Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG) is conducting the audit as the FAA finalizes its requirements for the new Future Flight Service Program (FFSP), which is expected to integrate Automated FSS services with other services such as Direct User Access Terminal Service.

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