Audit Reports

September 30, 2019 |  Audit Reports

GOVERNANCE: Improving Controls Over the Use of Procurement Cards Could Better Ensure Compliance and Limit Potential Misuse

This report assesses the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls over the use of procurement cards.   Although the company’s policies… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-013

September 03, 2019 |  Audit Reports

TRAIN OPERATIONS: Rightsizing Workforce and Using It More Flexibly Could Reduce Costs at Preventative Maintenance Facilities

This report assesses the extent to which the Mechanical department efficiently staffs its 12 preventative maintenance facilities. This report is our… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-012

July 31, 2019 |  Audit Reports

GOVERNANCE: Quality Control Review of Amtrak’s Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2018

Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial statements… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-011

July 25, 2019 |  Audit Reports

ASSET MANAGEMENT: Improved Inventory Practices Could Help the Company Better Manage its Maintenance-of-Way and Rolling Stock Equipment

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OIG-A-2019-010

July 22, 2019 |  Audit Reports

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Physical Security Vulnerabilities at Washington Union Station and Ivy City Yard

This report assesses the effectiveness of the company’s efforts to ensure the physical security of Washington Union Station and Ivy City Yard. We… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-009

July 09, 2019 |  Audit Reports

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. Our audit objective was to assess the… Read more
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May 02, 2019 |  Audit Reports

GOVERNANCE: Quality Control Review of the Independent Audit of Amtrak’s Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended 2018

Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent certified public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-007

March 29, 2019 |  Audit Reports

REAL PROPERTY: Improving Management Processes Could Reduce Costs and Generate Additional Revenues

This report assesses the effectiveness of the company’s real property management processes. We identified several opportunities to strengthen the… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-006

March 13, 2019 |  Audit Reports

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. We… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-005

March 04, 2019 |  Audit Reports

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… Read more
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OIG-A-2019-004