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Investigations Press Release
Amtrak employee, co-conspirator charged with conspiring to distribute misbranded drugs
NEWARK, N.J. – An Amtrak employee and co-conspirator were charged in federal court Tuesday for allegedly taking part in a scheme to market and distribute misbranded and unapproved new drugs.
01/31/2019
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG supported investigation leads to guilty plea, sentencing in Florida health care fraud case
Dec. 19, 2018
For Immediate Release
12/19/2018
Audits Press Release
Amtrak OIG finds cost reduction opportunities in Amtrak’s service and inspection activities
WASHINGTON –Amtrak has opportunities to reduce the cost of performing service and inspection activities by adjusting workloads, staffing, and better managing overtime, according to an Amtrak Office of Inspector General audit released Friday.
11/13/2018
Audits Press Release
Amtrak OIG finds inefficiencies in employee background check processes
WASHINGTON –Amtrak has improved its background check process for new hires, but still faces challenges with oversight and implementation, according to an Amtrak Office of Inspector General audit released Monday.
11/06/2018
Investigations Press Release
Two Individuals and a Corporation Sentenced for Their Roles in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Smart Lab LLC, and the corporation’s Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers were sentenced Nov.
11/01/2018
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to guilty plea for unlawful distribution of controlled substances
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Medical Director of a substance abuse treatment center in Wellington, Florida, pleaded guilty October 18, 2018, to unlawfully distributing controlled substances (opioids, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines).
10/18/2018
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG supported investigation leads to conviction in Disadvantaged Business Program scheme
PHILADELPHIA – Alpha Painting and Construction, Inc., and a project manager with the company were found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and ten counts of making false statements in the U.S.
09/07/2018
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG supported investigation leads to guilty pleas in health care fraud case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
09/07/2018
Audits Press Release
Amtrak OIG finds Union Station projects face risks of delays, cost overruns
WASHINGTON – Union Station’s nine ongoing improvement projects face risks of delays and cost overruns due to weaknesses in their scheduling, cost estimating, and project management practices, according to an Amtrak Office of Inspector General audi
07/26/2018
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG supports nationwide health care fraud enforcement, recommends action to bolster company’s medical claims controls
WASHINGTON -- Special agents from Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General supported the U.S.
06/29/2018