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BART Police Department staff volunteer for Read Across America
Anansi Goes Fishing was one of the books read by BPD volunteers. Image via Amazon Kids at Roosevelt Elementary School in San Leandro got to hear storybooks read by BART Police volunteers as part of the Read Across America program in March.Jonathan Moreland, BPD Community Engagement Coordinator, said so many
BART Police Chief gives update on officer killed in line of duty
Sgt. Tommy Smith Statement from BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey: "On behalf of the SF BART, I am here this morning to confirm the reports that it was in fact Sgt. Tommy Smith who was tragically killed in the line of duty yesterday afternoon. As it was reported last night Tommy and other members from the
BART seeks applicants for public seat on Audit Committee
BART is seeking applicants to serve as public members on its Audit Committee, which assists the Board of Directors in providing oversight for financial management, operational effectiveness, ethics and regulatory compliance.
The Audit Committee is comprised of five voting members, including three Board Directors and two public members with governmental financial expertise. It meets at least four times per year, with authority to convene additional meetings as needed.
Criteria for the position include:
- Expertise: Have expertise in governmental accounting, financial management, or Performance auditing, or conducting investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse;
- Technical Knowledge: Have technical knowledge of accounting, financial or performance auditing, financial reporting, and internal controls, including an understanding of and ability to apply the Government Auditing Standards, accounting standards issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board, and a recognized internal control framework;
- Professional Certification: Possess a relevant professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Inspector General, Certified Internal Controls Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or a similar certification. Relevant experience may substitute for such certification in the Board’s discretion;
- No conflicts/recent affiliations: Within the past 10 years and other than in their role as a committee member, have no affiliation with the District or with a firm that has done business with the District.
Public members serving on the Audit Committee must be appointed by a majority of the full Board of Directors through this application process. Public members must possess the independence, experience, and collective technical expertise necessary to carry out the duties of the Audit Committee. Public members must be residents within the District's boundaries and are subject to conflict-of-interest laws.
The application process has two phases. In Phase 1, all applications will be reviewed to meet all requirements and qualifications, letters of recommendations and any supplemental documents. In Phase 2, selected candidates will be invited to appear before the Board of Directors to briefly explain their interest in serving on the committee, followed by a Board vote.
Download the application form, Audit Committee Public Member appointment rules, and the Audit Committee Charter.
Lead car of BART train derails in Oakland; riders safely removed
The lead car of a BART train derailed between Lake Merritt and Oakland City Center/12th St. on Wednesday morning. Firefighters assisted BART personnel in getting the approximately 75 passengers safely off the train. Two people requested medical assistance. The 5-car train was heading from Lake Merritt toward
Delays on BART to OAK 6/8-10 for maintenance Update: Work complete
Update: The work is complete. We will run regular service Saturday night Beginning 9 pm Friday, June 8 until 9 am on Saturday, June 9, we will close one of the tracks for BART to OAK to complete important maintenance projects. One track will remain in operation, and trains will arrive every 18 minutes, rather
Public hearing on BART-to-Bus Paper Discount Transfer Ticket
Updated on September 25, 2020 The AC Transit Board approved the proposal to eliminate the paper BART-to-Bus transfer on September 23, 2020. The AC Transit Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to receive input on the proposed elimination of the paper
BART will run Saturday service for the 2022 Martin Luther King holiday
BART will run a Saturday schedule on the Martin Luther King holiday, Monday, January 17, 2022. The system will open at 6am and close at midnight. For the most up-to-date schedule information use our Trip Planner or our official BART app to plan your specific trip. Martin Luther King Day is also a parking
BART to build canopies over San Francisco Market Street entrances
The BART Board of Directors approved a contract to construct 22 canopies over entrances at BART stations along Market St. in downtown San Francisco. Two canopies that were completed in November 2018 have proven to be successful in closing the entrances when BART is not open for service, addressing security
BART employee stars in new film about famed sign spinner
The promotional poster for "Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth." Around BART Headquarters, Larry Fuller is known as a Workforce Development Specialist in the HR department. Outside the office, however, Fuller is a freshly minted indie movie star. On Nov. 4, Fuller’s status as a film actor was cemented with the
Take BART to "Dine About Town" in San Francisco June 1 - 15
Hungry? BART is your ticket to the 9th Annual "Dine About Town" in San Francisco June 1-15, 2010. The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) and American Express will once again offer the popular prix-fixe restaurant promotion for the first two weeks in June. More than 100 of San Francisco's