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Audit Reports
ASSET MANAGEMENT: Amtrak is Preparing to Operate and Maintain New Locomotives, but Several Risks to Fully Achieving Intended Benefits Exist
This report provides the results of our evaluation of Amtrak’s efforts to commission its new fleet of ACS‐64 electric locomotives.
Tracking Number: OIG-E-2013-021 | 09/26/2013
Audit Reports
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Planned Changes Should Improve Amtrak’s Capital Planning Process, and Further Adoption of Sound Business Practices Will Help Optimize the Use of Limited Capital Funds
This report discusses the extent to which the capital planning process reflects sound business practices in (1) developing project proposals, (2) selecting capital projects to fund, and (3) evaluating project outcomes.
Tracking Number: OIG-E-2013-020 | 09/26/2013
Audit Reports
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Amtrak Has Taken Positive Steps to Safeguard Funds Used For Concrete Tie Replacement Program
This report discusses Amtrak’s efforts to safeguard the use of ARRA funds in its concrete tie replacement program, focusing on its oversight of the production of replacement ties by Rocla.
Tracking Number: OIG-E-2013-017 | 09/18/2013
Audit Reports
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Opportunities Exist to Recover Funds and Reduce Future Costs by Improving Procurement Polices
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2013-016 | 07/28/2013
Engagement Memos
Audit Engagement Memo: Top Management and Performance Challenges
The Amtrak OIG is starting a review to assess Amtrak’s top management and performance challenges.
Tracking Number: 020-2012 | 07/24/2013
Engagement Memos
Follow-up Audit on Progress in Achieving Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act
We are initiating a follow-up audit of Amtrak’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA became law in 1990 and required that intercity rail stations be made accessible to persons with disabilities by July 26, 2010.
Tracking Number: 013-2013 | 07/08/2013
Audit Reports
REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Applying Best Practices Can Improve Real Property Inventory Management Information
This report provides you the results of our review of the adequacy of Amtrak's real property inventory management information.
Tracking Number: OIG-A-2013-015 | 06/11/2013
Audit Reports
ASSET MANAGEMENT: Integrating Sound Business Practices into its Fleet Planning Process Could Save Amtrak Hundreds of Millions of Dollars on Equipment Procurements
We initiated this evaluation to determine whether the FY 2012 Fleet Strategy was based on detailed analyses and integrated planning in line with our previous recommendations (listed in Appendix II).
Tracking Number: OIG-E-2013-014 | 05/27/2013
Engagement Memos
Evaluation of Amtrak’s Plans for Commissioning New Locomotive and Passenger Car Equipment
The Office of Inspector General is initiating an evaluation to determine the extent to which Amtrak is preparing to commission new locomotives and passenger cars into service and decommission existing equipment.
Tracking Number: 010-2013 | 05/05/2013
Engagement Memos
Evaluation of Amtrak's Acquisition of Concrete Tie Replacements
The Office of Inspector General is initiating an evaluation of Amtrak’s acquisition of concrete ties to replace defective ties installed on areas of track in New England, using funds provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2
Tracking Number: 011-2013 | 05/01/2013