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Investigations Press Release
Acupuncturist pleads guilty in fraud scheme that bilked millions of dollars from Amtrak’s health care plan
For Immediate Release
October 21, 2019
10/21/2019
Audits Press Release
Improved on-time performance could reduce Amtrak’s costs, increase revenue, new OIG report finds
WASHINGTON – Improvements in Amtrak’s on-time performance would result in millions of dollars in reduced costs and increased revenue, Amtrak’s OIG said in a report released today.
10/17/2019
Audits Press Release
OIG finds weaknesses in Amtrak’s procurement card program
Amtrak’s procurement card program faces weaknesses in program oversight and training, an OIG report released Oct. 2 found.
10/03/2019
Audits Press Release
Inefficiencies in Amtrak’s staffing practices result in increased costs, new Inspector General report finds
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has not systematically managed its workforce at its preventative maintenance facilities resulting in unnecessary costs, a new report from Amtrak’s OIG found.
09/06/2019
Investigations Press Release
Illinois man charged for alleged ticket scheme after Amtrak OIG investigation
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – A former Western Illinois University student was indicted on charges that he engaged in a two-year scheme to defraud Amtrak, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois announced July 19, 2019.
08/05/2019
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to charges against New Jersey couple charged for allegedly selling misbranded drugs
NEWARK, N.J. – An Amtrak employee and his wife were indicted July 8, 2019, for allegedly marketing and distributing misbranded drugs and unapproved new drugs, as well as manufacturing drugs in an unregistered facility, the U.S.
08/05/2019
Audits Press Release
New Report Finds Improved Inventory Practices Could Help Amtrak Better Manage Equipment
WASHINGTON – Amtrak could better manage its maintenance-of-way and rolling stock equipment if it implemented better internal controls, a recently released Amtrak Office of Inspector General report found.
07/31/2019
Investigations Press Release
Delaware executive sentenced in bribery, contract steering case investigated by Amtrak OIG
PHILADELPHIA – An executive from a small, Delaware-based manufacturing firm was sentenced Monday for his role in bribing an Amtrak contract administrator in exchange for awarding the firm with millions of dollars in Amtrak seat-cushion contracts.
07/26/2019
Audits Press Release
Passengers, employees at risk due to longstanding security weaknesses at Washington Union Station, Ivy City Yard says Amtrak’s OIG
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s longstanding security weaknesses at Washington Union Station and Ivy City Yard put employees and passengers at risk a new report from Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General said.
07/25/2019
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to guilty plea in Florida money laundering case
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The owner of a substance abuse treatment center pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court for his role in a $57 million money laundering and pass-through billing scheme.
07/09/2019
