Audit Reports
August 17, 2020 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Early Planning and Oversight Deficiencies Led to Initial Program Failures and Continued Risks to the Moynihan Train Hall Program
The objective for this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the company’s management and oversight of the program, including the extent to which… Read more
August 05, 2020 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Observations on Amtrak’s Use of CARES Act Funds
The objective for this management advisory report was to monitor and assess how the company is using CARES Act funds and the controls it has in place… Read more
July 01, 2020 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Quality Control Review of Amtrak’s Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2019
Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial statements… Read more
July 01, 2020 | Audit Reports
SAFETY AND SECURITY: Management of the Police Department Has Recently Improved, but Foundational Decisions Are Needed on its Role and Priorities
The objective for this report was to evaluate the extent to which the company employs key practices to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of its… Read more
May 08, 2020 | Audit Reports
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mobile Device Security Needs to Improve to Better Protect Company Data from Compromise
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) efforts to manage its mobile devices and protect the company data… Read more
April 24, 2020 | Audit Reports
Observations on Risks to the Acela 21 Information Technology Program Element
The $2.5 billion Acela 21 program is the largest single investment in Amtrak’s (the company) 49-year history. Through this program, the company will… Read more
April 15, 2020 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Improved Procurement Practices Could Help Ensure Lowest Prices for Materials and Maximum Savings
The objective for this report was to assess the extent to which the company has effectively implemented more economical purchasing practices we… Read more
March 17, 2020 | Audit Reports
ASSET MANAGEMENT: More Effective Management of Vehicle Fleet Would Improve Safety and Reduce Costs
The objective for this report was to assess the effectiveness of the company’s current efforts to better manage its vehicle fleet, including any… Read more
February 03, 2020 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Quality Control Review of the Independent Audit of Amtrak’s Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended 2019
Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent certified public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial… Read more
January 22, 2020 | Audit Reports
SAFETY AND SECURITY: Addressing Security Weaknesses and Operational Impacts of Amtrak Express is Critical to the Program’s Future
Amtrak Express is a shipping program by which individuals can pay to ship packages and pallets on Amtrak trains between more than 100 locations. Our… Read more