knows whether the system was hacked. The auditor general’s report inferred ADOT’s inaction may have prevented any of those answers from coming to light. “Because the department did not promptly report all potential fraud/theft or investigate suspected security incidents to determine if there was a security system breach, authorities were unable to fulfill their responsibilities to address risks of potential fraud and theft and a suspected security system breach.” The Auditor General’s Office also found emails between department officials about an incident where identity thieves used ADOT’s MVD online system to obtain fraudulent duplicate driver licenses. InMaricopa reported a man in Maricopa used the MVD online system to defraud ADOT and obtain fraudulent license plates in December. Rep. Martinez said the situation is a dangerous one and that accountability is needed. “So, a person can come in with inadequate documentation, get an Arizona driver’s license or travel ID proving that they’re a resident and citizen,” Martinez said. “And they had no documentation to prove it … That’s a concern.” Martinez felt the idea ADOT was holding itself accountable through its self-audit rang hollow. “Great, you have a self-review, wonderful,” Martinez said. “Tell me about that process … and they couldn’t. It’s like when you’re going on a diet, you have goals you want to meet and a plan you want to follow. They had none of that.” Examining the examiners Drivers who earn a Commercial Driver’s License, often called a CDL, operate school buses, tractor-trailers and other large vehicles. Their mistakes often come with major repercussions. Monette Kiepke, a performance audit manager, spoke at last month’s hearing describing two disturbing incidents involving the process by which CDLs are granted in Arizona. The first was of an examiner working for a community college who coached the applicant through the exam, showing the applicant how to perform maneuvers, drive at night, make turns and even what gear to put the vehicle in — all of which were prohibited. “In this case, the applicant received a passing score, obtained their CDL and approximately three months later, was involved in a single- vehicle accident in the early morning while maneuvering a commercial vehicle containing hazardous materials,” Kiepke said.
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