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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
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.
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
Cleaning at BART stations gets an overhaul: Walk along with a cleaning inspector
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Cleaning at BART stations is getting an overhaul: A new zoned structure and program of "station ownership," along with daily cleaning inspections, is showing early signs of success. New cleaning supervisors have been hired like Luis Villatoro, who joined BART in
BART riders get preferred access to Free Night of Theater 2011
Free Night of Theater is back for 2011, and giving you a chance to experience a new venue or type of performance by giving away thousands of FREE tickets from 50+ local performing groups and theater companies. See shows from ACT, Berkeley Rep, Beach Blanket Babylon, TheatreWorks and many more. Many of the
BART budget funds new rail cars, prioritizes passenger needs
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday approved a $1.5 billion balanced budget for fiscal year 2014 that responds to customer priorities with investments in cleaner stations, new trains and other system improvements. The budget assumes weekday ridership of around 404,000 trips, an increase of 3.1% compared
BART seeks input on improving Lake Merritt Station area neighborhood
If you live, work or play near Lake Merritt BART Station, or frequently commute to the surrounding neighborhood, we invite you to be a part of the planning process to improve this area. We are partnering with the City of Oakland and Peralta Community College District to redesign the area to better suit the
Passenger Alert: Protests may disrupt BART service Mon., Aug. 15
Please be advised that protesters may attempt to disrupt BART service during the afternoon commute period on Mon., Aug. 15 in downtown San Francisco BART stations. As always, BART’s primary mission is to ensure your safety and keep trains on-time. BART may need to close some stations temporarily or make other
Passenger Alert: Protests may disrupt BART service Mon., Aug. 22
Please be advised that protesters may attempt to disrupt BART service during the afternoon commute period on Mon., Aug. 22 in downtown San Francisco BART stations. As always, BART’s primary mission is to ensure your safety and keep trains on-time. BART may need to close some stations temporarily or make other