Sound Transit: Performance Audit Planning Assessment Background: PlanB, in partnership with Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, were engaged by the Washington State Auditor’s office to perform an agency-wide Performance Audit Planning Assessment of Sound Transit to identify key risk areas within their operations. The purpose of this assessment was to review primary business drivers, in order to…
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Capital Program Background: The Washington State Auditor’s Office conducted extensive citizen outreach during 2006 and 2007, when concern was expressed toward administrative expenses across all areas of government. This research highlighted transportation as an area of concern, and the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Transportation. Objective:…
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Congestion Audit: Background In 2006, an overwhelming number of Washingtonians identified transportation as one of their top three priorities, along with education, health and social services. The main point of concern with transportation for the people of Washington was the increase in congestion. Congestion incurs substantial costs in terms…
Samples Collected At The Offshore Farm Site On: September 25th, 2012, by PlanB Consultancy Chief Scientist: John Burns This report details the 2012 annual benthic monitoring for the Keahole Point Fish farm site in Kona off Unualoha Point on the Big Island. All samples were collected with a ponar grab sampler lowered to the benthic substrate. The grab…
World Leader in Silicon Innovation: Quantity Surveying and Estimating Services Background In 2010, our client announced the development of a massive research facility at its Hillsboro, Ore., location. In 2012, an expansion of the facility was announced, which doubled the original square footage. Total costs are expected to run close to $6 billion for 2.5 million…
Sound Transit: Link Light Rail Project Performance Audit Background: PlanB Consultancy International, in partnership with Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, was brought on by Sound Transit to perform a performance audit on the Link Light Rail Project. Objective: The objective of the Link Light Rail Project Performance Audit was to encourage accountability and an efficient use of…