Semiannual Report to Congress #34 (April 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006)

This report, submitted pursuant to the Inspector General Act, summarizes the more significant audits, evaluations, and investigations for the six-month period ending September 30, 2006.

The OIG issued 17 audit reports in the last two quarters, including performing oversight work for the company’s audited financial statements, evaluating Amtrak’s procurement card implementation, performing federal grant compliance reviews for the New York Fire and Life Safety project, and conducting several other procurement reviews.

Semiannual Report to Congress #33 (October 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006)

This report, submitted pursuant to the Inspector General Act, summarizes the more significant audits, evaluations, and investigations for the six-month period ending March 31, 2006.

In the past six months, we have continued to work with the Board and management to identify areas for improvement in Amtrak’s programs and operations. In particular, we have committed to assisting the corporation in furthering its published strategic reform initiatives.

Questionable Contract Language Related to Interest Payable Under Kiewit Contract Sounder Preventive Maintenance Track Replacement and Related Improvements, Seattle, WA and Kiewit Contract South End Track and Related Improvements, Seattle, WA

Our objective for the two audits was to determine the accuracy and acceptability of costs billed by Kiewit Pacific Co. The audit results related to questioned costs and unsupported costs are included in our final report 504-2009.

Semiannual Report to Congress #41 (October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010)

I am pleased to present the first Semiannual Report to Congress since my appointment as Amtrak Inspector General in November 2009. In addition to reporting on the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) accomplishments during the six-month period ending March 31, 2010, I am identifying several significant challenges the OIG faces and the ongoing and planned actions we are pursuing to overcome the challenges.

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