Public Transit Fare Collection System Audit Checklist

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System Hardware & Infrastructure

1 of 10

Assessment of fare collection equipment functionality and physical condition.

Validator Serial Number

Total Number of Validators

Validator Physical Condition (Good/Fair/Poor)

Notes on Validator Condition/Damage

Last Maintenance Date

Time of Inspection

Location of Validator

Upload Photo of Validator

Software & Data Integrity

2 of 10

Verification of software updates, data backups, and data accuracy within the fare collection system.

Last Software Update Date

Software Version Number

Description of Software Updates Applied

Backup Frequency

Backup Type

Number of Data Integrity Checks Performed

Results of Last Data Integrity Check

Fare Media Validation

3 of 10

Inspection of ticket validators, card readers, and other fare media acceptance devices.

Validator Serial Number

Validator Operational Status

Number of Tickets Processed (Last Shift)

Card Reader Functionality

Any Observed Issues or Errors

Last Maintenance Date

Time of Inspection

Cash Handling Procedures

4 of 10

Review of cash handling processes, security protocols, and reconciliation procedures.

Starting Cash Float Amount

Cash Receipts Recorded

Cash Deposits Made

Over/Short Amount

Explanation of Over/Short (if applicable)

Cash Reconciliation Method

Date of Reconciliation

Time of Reconciliation

Cash Handler Signature

Security & Access Controls

5 of 10

Evaluation of system access permissions, password policies, and physical security measures.

Number of Authorized System Users

Password Complexity Requirements Enforced?

Which User Roles Have Elevated Privileges?

Last Password Policy Review Date

Multi-Factor Authentication Implemented for Admin Access?

Describe Physical Access Restrictions to System Hardware

Reporting & Analytics

6 of 10

Examination of generated reports, data analysis capabilities, and reporting accuracy.

Total Fare Revenue for Reporting Period

Number of Transactions Processed

Average Transaction Value

Payment Method Breakdown (Percentage)

Error Rate (%) - Fare Collection System

Date of Last Data Backup

Summary of Key Insights from Data Analysis

Integration with Other Systems

7 of 10

Verification of data flow and system compatibility with related public transport infrastructure (e.g., revenue management, passenger information).

Transaction Sync Latency (seconds)

Data Transfer Protocol Used

Description of Data Transfer Process

Systems Integrated With (select all that apply)

Last Data Integration Test Date

Details of Any Integration Errors Observed

User Training & Documentation

8 of 10

Review of staff training materials, operational manuals, and user documentation.

Training Manual Version Number

Modules Covered in Training (e.g., Fare Media, Cash Handling, Security)

Number of Staff Trained in Last Year

Date of Last Training Refresher

Training Delivery Method (e.g., Classroom, Online, Blended)

Upload Sample Training Material (e.g., Presentation Slides)

Summary of Training Feedback (e.g., from trainees)

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

9 of 10

Confirmation of adherence to relevant legal and regulatory requirements regarding fare collection and data privacy.

Compliance with Accessibility Standards (e.g., ADA)

Last Compliance Audit Date

Summary of Findings from Last Compliance Audit

Data Privacy Regulations Compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Number of Data Breach Incidents in the Past Year

Compliance with Fare Media Security Standards (e.g., EMV)

Upload of Relevant Compliance Certificates/Documents

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

10 of 10

Assessment of contingency plans for system failures, data recovery procedures, and business continuity measures.

Last DR/BC Plan Update Date

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) in hours

Recovery Point Objective (RPO) in hours

Summary of DR/BC Plan

Critical Systems Covered by DR Plan (Select all that apply)

Copy of Disaster Recovery Plan Document

Date of Last DR/BC Drill

Description of Issues Identified During Last Drill (if applicable)

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