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TWO MEDICAL PROVIDERS EXCLUDED FROM FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
New York based health care providers Muhammad Mirza, a medical doctor, and Punson Figueroa, an acupuncturist, were excluded June 19, 2025, from participating in federal health care programs by the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector Gene
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-332 | 06/19/2025
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SUPERVISOR TERMINATED FOR LEAVING WORK TO MEET GIRLFRIEND
Our investigation determined that an Amtrak Supervisor based in New York violated company policies by regularly leaving work after clocking in to meet his girlfriend at two hotels in New York City.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-329 | 05/06/2025
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MANAGER LIKELY FORGED EMPLOYEES’ SIGNATURES ON DISCIPLINARY WAIVERS
Our investigation determined that an Amtrak manager based in Philadelphia likely forged an employee’s signature on his final disciplinary waiver and a second disciplinary waiver for another employee in December 2022.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-331 | 04/08/2025
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TRACKMAN TERMINATED FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS IN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Our investigation determined that an Amtrak Trackman based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, violated company policies by failing to disclose three criminal convictions for theft—including two graded as felonies—in his employment application.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-330 | 04/02/2025
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ALLOWING UNTICKETED INDIVIDUAL TO PLACE UNKNOWN PACKAGE ON TRAIN
An Amtrak ticket/accounting representative based in Greensboro, North Carolina, was terminated from employment on March 27, 2025, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-328 | 03/27/2025
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TWO EMPLOYEES FAILED TO DISCLOSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Two employees violated Amtrak policies by not disclosing a potential conflict of interest when they were assigned to a Technical Evaluation Committee for an infrastructure assessment program.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-326 | 03/24/2025
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EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR TIME & ATTENDANCE ABUSE
An Amtrak carman based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on March 17, 2025, following an interview with our agents.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-325 | 03/17/2025
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EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF PANDEMIC RELATED FUNDS
A train attendant based in Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced on March 12, 2025, in United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, to two years of probation, and was ordered to pay $65,832 in restitution.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-323 | 03/12/2025
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EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER INVESTIGATION FINDS POLICY VIOLATIONS FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
An Amtrak lead service attendant based in Los Angeles, California, resigned from her position on March 7, 2025, in lieu of an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-322 | 03/07/2025
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR VIOLATING COMPANY POLICIES
An Amtrak electrician based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on March 7, 2025, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-324 | 03/07/2025