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OVERTIME ABUSE AT THE LOS ANGELES YARD
OI conducted an investigation into an allegation that employees of the Los Angeles yard were receiving overtime pay for overtime that was not worked. We selected for review, three employees of the Los Angeles yard.
Tracking Number: OIG-I-2014-504 | 02/26/2014
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THEFT OF PCARD INFORMATION FROM AMTRAK EMPLOYEE
Our investigation revealed that an Amtrak employee used her Amtrak Procurement Card (PCard) to reserve a conference room at the Union Station Business Center.
Tracking Number: OIG-I-2014-502 | 01/28/2014
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OVERBILLING BY AMTRAK CONTRACTOR
OI conducted an investigation of overbilling on the Amtrak Sanford Station Renovation Project. OI found that a contractor billed Amtrak for 15.75 hours that were not supported by documentation.
Tracking Number: OIG-I-2014-501 | 01/06/2014
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AMTRAK INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OBTAINS HOTEL REWARD POINTS
OI found that a former Amtrak executive, hired as an Independent Contractor, requested and received “unclaimed” hotel reward points for Amtrak conferences and training events.
Tracking Number: DC-13-0020 | 10/30/2013
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
We reported to Amtrak management the results of our investigation into allegations of a possible conflict of interest by a company Vice-President related to the award and administration of contracts to provide training to Amtrak execu
Tracking Number: DC-13-0210 | 10/29/2013
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FAILURE TO REPORT JOB INJURY
We investigated allegations that an Amtrak coach cleaner did not report her alleged on-the-job injury. The matter did not come to light until the employee filed an injury claim.
Tracking Number: IL-13-0151 | 10/28/2013
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EMPLOYEES STEAL MATERIALS FROM AMTRAK YARDS
OIG conducted a joint investigation with the Amtrak Police Department regarding five Amtrak employees who stole communications copper wire from several locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Tracking Number: PA-12-0314 | 10/28/2013
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AMTRAK CORPORATE LODGING PRACTICES: IMPROVED BUSINESS PROCESS LEAD TO SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS
Our investigation revealed that opportunities existed to improve Amtrak’s lodging program cost effectiveness.
Tracking Number: CA-12-0237 | 10/28/2013
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EMPLOYEE INITIATED INAPPROPRIATE SOCIAL MEDIA CONTACT
An Amtrak train attendant contacted a fourteen year old passenger on social media after the family had traveled on Amtrak. The contact was unwanted and inappropriate.
Tracking Number: DC-13-0168 | 07/29/2013
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EMPLOYEE ABUSE OF PERSONAL RAIL TRAVEL
OI found that an Amtrak employee used his own and his dependents’ Rail Travel Privilege Cards to obtain Amtrak pass rider tickets which he then gave to ineligible persons for travel.
Tracking Number: IL-13-0014 | 07/29/2013