Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)

How does the MPO spend its planning funds?

The UPWP is the MPO’s two‑year operating budget document. In the planning world, it is known as the Unified Planning Work Program because it combines the MPO’s budget with all transportation planning activities.

The UPWP:

  • Covers two MPO fiscal years (July 1 to June 30)
  • Describes all transportation planning tasks and studies
  • Shows how Federal and State planning funds are allocated Includes work performed by the MPO, local governments, and transit agencies
  • Is audited annually by an independent auditor

The UPWP is developed by MPO staff in coordination with partner agencies and public input, and is approved by the FHWA, FTA, and FDOT.

How are the MPO’s budget and planning activities monitored?

Because the MPO expends Federal and State dollars, we are required to be audited by an independent auditor. Each year the auditor reviews the MPO’s financial statements and internal controls and procedures for the previous fiscal year. The following comprehensive reports demonstrate that the Broward MPO is in compliance with Federal and State requirements:

For More Information

Please contact Carl Ema at emac@browardmpo.org or (954) 876-0052 to learn more about the Broward MPO and what they are working on in your community.