December 26, 2023
WASHINGTON — Two individuals were sentenced December 15, 2023, for their roles in a multi-state scheme to defraud health insurance companies, including those used by Amtrak, by using rural hospitals to bill for unnecessary drug testing.
I am pleased to submit the Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) Semiannual Report to the United States Congress for the six months ending September 30, 2023, which summarizes our independent and objective reviews and investigations related to Amtrak’s programs and operations.
An Amtrak Foreman based in Springfield, Massachusetts, violated company policies by leaving company property on five occasions without authorization during paid shifts in June through July 2023. On these occasions, he left his subordinates without supervision, and he did so even after receiving specific directives to the contrary from his supervisor and another foreman. During his interview with OIG agents, the employee admitted to his activities.