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EMPLOYEE RESIGNS PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
An Amtrak Service/Train Attendant based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on December 20, 2022, prior to his administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-308 | 12/20/2022
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CONTRACTOR PAYS OVER $3 MILLION TO RESOLVE CONTRACT BILLING ISSUES
Our investigation uncovered billing irregularities related to contracts on New York’s Gateway Program rail infrastructure projects in the Northeast Corridor.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-307 | 12/19/2022
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ELECTRICIAN TERMINATED FOR MISUSE OF AMTRAK VEHICLE
An Amtrak Electrician based in Groton, Connecticut, violated company policy by misusing his company-owned vehicle by regularly traveling to and stopping at locations not associated with his work duties during his shifts, including making multiple
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-320 | 12/13/2022
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AMTRAK CONDUCTOR FAILED TO REPORT CRIMINAL CONVICTION FOR MEDICAID FRAUD
A former Amtrak conductor based in New York City violated company policies when he failed to report his conviction for Medicaid fraud, which occurred on April 30, 2015, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-319 | 11/30/2022
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FOREMAN TERMINATED FOR ABUSE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
An Amtrak Assistant Foreman based in New York, violated company policy when he engaged in outside employment while on a medical leave of absence.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-306 | 11/09/2022
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR VIOLATION OF THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT
On November 7, 2022, an Amtrak coach cleaner, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, and agreed to pay $21,999 in restitution and a $5,000 penalty.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-318 | 11/07/2022
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN
On November 4, 2022, an Amtrak motor equipment operator, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, and agreed to pay $22,904 in restitution and a $6,000 penalty.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-317 | 11/04/2022
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR MISUSING A COMPANY-OWNED COMPUTER AND COMPANY TIME
An Amtrak electrician based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on October 19, 2022, after our investigation found that the employee violated company policies by misusing a company-owned computer and misusing company time, which i
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-303 | 10/19/2022
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SUPERVISOR TERMINATED FOR MISUSE OF AMTRAK VEHICLE
An Amtrak Supervisor based in Hamilton, New Jersey, violated company policy by misusing his company-owned vehicle by regularly stopping at bars and restaurants on his way home from work and by not keeping this vehicle at an approved location.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-305 | 10/17/2022
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF CARES ACT FUNDS
On October 11, 2022, an Amtrak pipe fitter based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, and agreed to pay $10,000 in restitution and a $5,000 penalty.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-314 | 10/11/2022