All Audit Documents

October 14, 2019 |  Audit Reports

Train Operations: Better Estimates Needed of the Financial Impacts of Poor On-Time Performance

The objective of this Congressionally mandated report was to identify potential cost savings or revenue improvements associated with improved on-time… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-A-2020-001

September 30, 2019 |  Audit Reports

GOVERNANCE: Improving Controls Over the Use of Procurement Cards Could Better Ensure Compliance and Limit Potential Misuse

This report assesses the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls over the use of procurement cards.   Although the company’s policies… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-A-2019-013

September 11, 2019 |  Engagement Memos

Engagement Memo—Audit of Acela 21

Our objective is to assess the extent to which the company has identified and mitigated potential risks to successfully completing the program. We… Read more
Tracking Number

013‐2019

September 03, 2019 |  Audit Reports

TRAIN OPERATIONS: Rightsizing Workforce and Using It More Flexibly Could Reduce Costs at Preventative Maintenance Facilities

This report assesses the extent to which the Mechanical department efficiently staffs its 12 preventative maintenance facilities. This report is our… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-A-2019-012

July 31, 2019 |  Audit Reports

GOVERNANCE: Quality Control Review of Amtrak’s Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2018

Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial statements… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-A-2019-011

July 25, 2019 |  Audit Reports

ASSET MANAGEMENT: Improved Inventory Practices Could Help the Company Better Manage its Maintenance-of-Way and Rolling Stock Equipment

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Tracking Number

OIG-A-2019-010

July 22, 2019 |  Audit Reports

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Physical Security Vulnerabilities at Washington Union Station and Ivy City Yard

This report assesses the effectiveness of the company’s efforts to ensure the physical security of Washington Union Station and Ivy City Yard. We… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-A-2019-009

July 09, 2019 |  Audit Reports

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Improving Cybersecurity and Resiliency of Train Control Systems Could Reduce Vulnerabilities

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) train control systems. Our audit objective was to assess the… Read more
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June 26, 2019 |  Engagement Memos

Engagement Memo—Audit of Mobile Security

During the audit, we plan to assess the company’s efforts to ensure the cyber and physical security of its wireless mobile devices and associated… Read more
Tracking Number

012-2019

June 20, 2019 |  Engagement Memos

Engagement Memo - Amtrak Express Service

We are initiating an audit of Amtrak Express, the company’s package shipping service. Our objective is to assess the program’s costs, benefits, and… Read more
Tracking Number

011-2019