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Oversight Hearing: Inspectors General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) oversight of Amtrak (the company) programs and operations.
Tracking Number: OIG-T-2024-009 | 09/18/2024
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Vehicle Fleet Management: Opportunities to Improve Utilization, Leasing Practices, and Fuel Card Oversight
In the past year, we issued three reports identifying recurring problems with the management and oversight of the vehicle fleet.
Tracking Number: OIG-T-2016-006 | 02/25/2016
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Food and Beverage Service: Progress and Opportunities to Reduce Operating Losses
In summary, losses on Amtrak’s food and beverage service have been a long‐standing issue. From fiscal year (FY) 2006 through FY 2012, the food and beverage service incurred direct operating losses of more than $609 million.
Tracking Number: OIG-T-2014-002 | 11/13/2013
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Amtrak Improvement Initiatives: Sustained Attention and Effective Implementation Keys to Success
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss some of our recent report recommendations and the actions that Amtrak has taken in response.
Tracking Number: OIG-T-2013-001 | 11/27/2012
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMTRAK TO BUILD ON ITS INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss how improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of Amtrak’s operations and service can lead to financial benefits and help reduce Amtrak’s reliance on federal subsidies.
Tracking Number: OIG-T-2012-022 | 09/19/2012
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Food and Beverage Service: Opportunities Exist to Build on Program Improvement Initiatives
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss our work on Amtrak’s food and beverage service. Losses on food and beverage service have been a long‐standing issue at Amtrak.
Tracking Number: OIG-T-2012-015 | 08/01/2012
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TESTIMONY: Progress and Opportunities in Amtrak's Implementation of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss Amtrak’s efforts to provide higher quality, more cost-effective intercity rail transportation services.
Tracking Number: TM-11-01 | 09/13/2011
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TESTIMONY: Ted Alves April 29, 2010 Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee
Amtrak has made considerable progress positioning itself to meet the challenges it faces to compete effectively in this new era of intercity passenger rail.
Tracking Number: TM-10-01 | 04/28/2010