Nevada Audit Revealed $25 Million NDOT Discrepancies
State auditors found seven unresolved bookkeeping issues at the Nevada Department of Transportation in 2024.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Auto Parts
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A 2024 audit of the Nevada Department of Transportation uncovered $25 million in bookkeeping discrepancies and missing records for tire invoices. State auditors confirmed that seven of these audit items remain unresolved as of September 2026.
Why it matters
The findings highlight ongoing oversight challenges within the state agency, including the unauthorized use of state vehicles and equipment for personal maintenance. Resolving these issues is required before the Legislative Audit Subcommittee provides its final sign-off.
The 2024 audit identified $25 million in total bookkeeping discrepancies within the agency. The department is currently tracking seven specific items that remain unresolved after the initial discovery.
The players
Nevada Department of Transportation
This is the state agency responsible for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of Nevada's 5,400-mile highway system.
Joe Lombardo
He is the current Governor of Nevada and serves as the chairman of the Nevada Department of Transportation Board.
Legislative Audit Subcommittee
This body is responsible for reviewing state audits and must provide final recommendations before an audit is officially signed off.
The details
The audit revealed that employees used state time and resources to maintain personal vehicles, and an unidentified person in the Director's office improperly used state property. NDOT has implemented a new computer system for supply tracking to address the administrative failures.
Timeline
The initial audit of the NDOT stockpile system was performed in 2024.
State auditors confirmed seven items remained unresolved in September 2026.
The NDOT expects to resolve all remaining audit items by the end of 2026.
Roadmap
Public agencies are increasingly moving toward modernized supply-tracking systems to prevent the fiscal mismanagement seen in previous years. This shift reflects a broader effort to tighten internal controls across state-managed vehicle fleets and inventories.
Taxpayers should be aware that these bookkeeping failures involve the use of state-funded equipment for personal gain. Future department spending and resource management will remain under scrutiny as the agency works to meet state audit standards.
The takeaway
The agency's reliance on a new computer system marks an attempt to modernize tracking and prevent future unauthorized use of public assets. Transparency remains a core concern as the state waits for the final audit sign-off by the end of 2026.
What happens next
NDOT is working to resolve all remaining audit items by the end of 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the state's oversight efforts, visit the Auto Parts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno News.
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