PCAOB 2025 Inspection Report for L J Soldinger Associates, LLC

The PCAOB has released its 2025 inspection report for L J Soldinger Associates, LLC, detailing findings related to issuer audits and the firm's quality control system. The report identifies instances of non-compliance with PCAOB standards and rules, including issues with unsupported audit opinions and independence concerns.

Colorado Bill Changes March 31 Holiday Name to Farm Workers Day

A bill introduced in the Colorado Legislature proposes to change the name of the voluntary legal holiday observed on March 31 from 'Cesar Chavez Day' to 'Farm Workers Day'. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Price/Wage Setting Using Surveillance Data

A Colorado bill, HB26-1210, proposes to prohibit the use of surveillance data to set individualized prices for consumers or wages for workers. The bill defines surveillance data and automated decision systems, and allows for civil actions and penalties for violations, classifying them as deceptive trade practices.

Colorado Bill HB26-1290 Expands Assault Definition for Medical Providers

Colorado Bill HB26-1290 proposes to expand the definition of 'emergency medical care provider' for assault offenses and modifies the mens rea for second-degree assault against public servants. It also clarifies sentencing for second-degree assault by strangulation.

Colorado Bill HB26-1318: Traffic Safety Near Schools

Colorado Bill HB26-1318 proposes to define 'school zones' as roadways within 1,000 feet of school property and modifies requirements for automated vehicle identification systems on safe routes to school. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Land Survey Monumentation and Electronic Records Submission

The Colorado Legislature is considering Bill SB26-025, which would permit reference monuments in impractical or unsafe locations within public rights-of-way. The bill also mandates electronic submission of monument records by land surveyors and allows counties to maintain these records electronically.

Audit of FTA's ADA Compliance Oversight

The DOT Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit to assess the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) oversight of public transit providers' compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This audit is prompted by recent class action lawsuits against major transit systems and a lack of recent comprehensive evaluation of FTA's effectiveness in this area.

FAA Contract Tower Monitoring and Staffing Improvements

The DOT OIG reported that the FAA has improved its monitoring and staffing at contract towers, as mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. However, the report found that staffing shortages persist, with contract towers remaining understaffed by approximately 18 percent.

Audit Initiated of FAA's Pilot Mental Health Program Oversight

The DOT Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of the FAA's oversight of the Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program, a pilot substance misuse treatment program. This audit was requested by a Senate committee member following an incident involving an off-duty pilot and concerns about pilot mental health.

Audit Report Summary of DOT Program Findings

The DOT OIG issued a summary report detailing 16 significant noncompliance findings from single audits impacting DOT programs for the period ending December 31, 2025. The report identified $5,475,471 in questioned costs, primarily related to the Navajo Nation, and highlighted repeat findings causing qualified opinions for three grantees.