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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Improving Cybersecurity and Resiliency of Train Control Systems Could Reduce Vulnerabilities
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) train control systems.
07/09/2019
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SAFETY AND SECURITY: Opportunities to Improve the Effectiveness of Controls for Detecting Drug- and Alcohol-Related Issues of Employees in Safety-Sensitive Positions
This report assesses the effectiveness of company efforts to detect drug and alcohol issues among employees in safety-sensitive positions.
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2019-005 | 03/13/2019
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ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT: Weaknesses in Contract Oversight Pose Financial, Operational, and Legal Risks
This report assesses the extent to which the company has taken steps to ensure that contracting officers’ technical representatives (COTRs) conduct effective post-award contract oversight.
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2019-004 | 03/04/2019
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TRAIN OPERATIONS: Opportunities Exist to Improve Private Railcar Management and Business Practices
Individuals and companies use private railcars for leisure travel and to operate businesses by renting the railcars, hosting onboard events, or selling individual seats or beds.
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2019-003 | 02/06/2019
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TRAIN OPERATIONS: Opportunities to Reduce the Cost of Servicing and Inspecting Trainsets
This report is the second in a series about the Mechanical department’s operating efficiency and focuses on the department’s service and inspection activities.
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2019-002 | 11/07/2018
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Train Operations: Opportunities to Reduce the Cost of Rebuilding and Manufacturing Components at Maintenance Facilities
Our audit objectives were (1) to assess opportunities for the Mechanical department to reduce costs by right-sizing its component workforce, and (2) to identify potential cost-savings associated with opening its component rebuild workload to compe
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2018-006 | 04/16/2018
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TRAIN OPERATIONS: The Acela Express 2021 Program Faces Oversight Weaknesses and Schedule Risks
In August 2016, Amtrak (the company) received a federal loan to purchase 28 new high-speed trainsets for $1.6 billion and undertake 10 infrastructure improvements needed to operate and maintain these trains for $850 million.
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2018-002 | 11/16/2017
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GOVERNANCE: Better Adherence to Leading Practices for Ethics Programs Could Reduce Company Risks
06/26/2017