Local Government Resources

Georgia DOT has a wide range of transportation programs and services that aid local government agencies in maintaining their local transportation systems.

Georgia DOT has a wide range of transportation programs and services that aid local government agencies in maintaining their local transportation systems. Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Local Administered Projects (LAP) Airport Aid Program Transit Program Certifications & Training Off-System Safety Program Currently, crashes on county roads and city streets, also known as off-system roads, account for over 40% of the fatalities in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is taking an active role in reducing the number of fatalities on Georgia’s Off-System Roads. This requires a significant investment in improving safety on these routes by both local governments and GDOT. In an effort to reduce the severity and frequency of crashes on off system routes, GDOT implemented the OSS Program in 2005 in the State Traffic Operations Office. The OSS Program is now administered by the Local Grants Office, which lets the safety projects. Funding is through the federal safety program in order to enhance safety on local routes through low-cost countermeasures such as striping and sign replacement as well as rumble strips and raised pavement marker installations. All work must be completed within existing rights of way; no additional pavement may be added. Projects are selected using a data driven approach. The State Aid Coordinator for each district identifies projects by reviewing crash data for the counties in their district and then determining where there is the greatest need for safety improvements. If local governments are interested in the OSS Program, please contact the State Aid Coordinator for the district in which you are located. Contacts District Coordinator Number District One – Gainesville Charles “Skip” Arnhart (770) 519-0118 District Two – Tennille Matthew Sammons (478) 553-3383 District Three – Thomaston Brandy Spillers (706) 646-7505 District Four – Tifton Dennis Carter (229) 391-5438 District Five – Jesup Jeremy Barwick (912) 530-4396 District Six – Cartersville Joseph Ciavarro (678) 721-5293 District Seven – Chamblee Chartrae (Trae) Kent 770-216-3880 If you need additional assistance please contact the Local Grants Office at: One Georgia Center | 600 West Peachtree St, NW Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 347-0240 Quick Response Program Whether it’s adding or extending a turn lane, or restriping an intersection, Georgia DOT’s Quick Response Program (QR) is making a huge difference in reducing congestion and improving safety in Georgia’s communities. The QR Program, which is administered by the Local Grants Office, allows the Department a mechanism to quickly identify, approve and construct small traffic operational projects through our seven District Offices around the state. This process allows each District Engineer the ability to quickly identify a needed project, solicit a minimum of (3) bids and then award the project to the lowest bidder. Over the years, Georgia law has been revised to allow the cost of a QR project to increase up to $500,000 which has greatly improved the flexibility of the program. Local Road Documents Document Details Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant Program: FAQ flierA flier with information about the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) Program. This program provides assistance to local governments to perform improvements to their local roadway network. Local Road Activity formA form used by the local governments to submit information about their added, changed, and abandoned local roads to GDOT. Local Road Activity Supporting DocumentationA document with examples for Local governments to use when submitting documentation to support the road change(s) reported on the Notification of Local Road Activity (LRA) form. Local Road Activity: FAQ flierA flier with information about the responsibilities of local governments and GDOT concerning updating local public roads. Subrecipient Compliance Georgia DOT’s program offices are responsible for assessing risks associated with subawards and monitoring subrecipient activities accordingly to ensure accountability, compliance with program requirements, and achievement of performance goals. The Office of Audits assists in subrecipient monitoring by: Reviewing single audits and identifying federal program-related findings Verifying GDOT subrecipients are audited as required by 2 CFR §200, Subpart F Performing agreed-upon procedures engagements upon request Requirements Georgia DOT As an agency that provides federal funds to local governments and non-profit organizations, Georgia DOT is required to monitor subrecipient activities to ensure that subawards are used for authorized purposes, in compliance with federal laws, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Local Governments & Non-Profit Organizations Local governments and non-profit organizations that spend federal funds of $1,000,000 or more during a fiscal year are required to have a federal single audit completed by an independent auditor. Compliance Review The Office of Audits reviews single audit reports of subrecipients who have received federal funds through GDOT and who meet the threshold. The Office of Audits identifies audit findings related to GDOT programs and notifies the appropriate office. Program offices issue a management decision for audit findings pertaining to subawards they administer and follow-up to ensure subrecipients take timely and appropriate corrective action. To verify GDOT’s subrecipients meet federal audit requirements, the Office of Audits Compiles subaward expenditures by subrecipient and fiscal period Periodically obtains single audit reports from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) Requests a Single Audit Certification form from subrecipients who have not filed a single audit reporting package with FAC. Audit Services The Office of Audits can perform agreed-upon procedures engagements upon request. Program offices may contact the Audit Administrator regarding audit services for subrecipient monitoring. Resources Single Audit Certification Form 2 CFR §200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements Federal Audit Clearinghouse Contacts Please contact Georgia DOT for questions regarding Subrecipient Single Audit Reviews. Gil Wilson Office of Audits (404) 347-0476 GDOT Single Audit Submittals