All Audit Documents
April 05, 2017 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Survey of the Asset Monetization/Terminal Development Initiative (Project Code 008-2017)
We are initiating a survey of Amtrak’s (the company’s) Asset Monetization/Terminal Development Initiative. Our objective is to identify areas… Read more
March 27, 2017 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Quality Control Review of the Independent Audit of Amtrak’s Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended 2016
Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent certified public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial… Read more
March 02, 2017 | Audit Reports
TRAIN OPERATIONS: ON-TIME PERFORMANCE REPORTING GENERALLY ACCURATE; ADDITIONAL ACTIONS COULD ENHANCE DELAY REPORTING
On-time rail performance is important to Amtrak (the company) achieving its strategic goals of acquiring and retaining satisfied customers and… Read more
February 22, 2017 | Audit Reports
ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT: MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENTS ARE NOT STRATEGICALLY MANAGED, AND AWARD AND OVERSIGHT PROCESSES CAN BE IMPROVED
Since fiscal year (FY) 2009, Amtrak (the company) has increased its use of a contracting vehicle called a Master Services Agreement (MSA) from as few… Read more
February 22, 2017 | Other Audit Correspondence
Potential Violations of Relocation and Corporate Lodging Policies
In response to a May 2016 OIG investigation on an employee’s use of Amtrak’s (the company’s) benefits for relocation and corporate lodging, we… Read more
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February 13, 2017 | Other Audit Correspondence
Close-out Memorandum: Construction and Specialized Equipment & Vehicles
On November 16, 2015, we initiated an audit of the adequacy of Amtrak's management and oversight of its construction and specialized equipment and… Read more
February 03, 2017 | Audit Reports
ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT: Improved Management and Oversight of GE Diesel Locomotive Service Contract Could Lead to Savings
Amtrak’s (the company) fleet of 269 General Electric (GE) diesel locomotives power trains on 15 long-distance routes and 26 state-supported routes.… Read more
January 26, 2017 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo-Audit of Amtrak’s Strategy and Planning for Physical Security
We are initiating an audit of the company’s efforts to ensure the physical security of its passengers, employees, and critical infrastructure. Our… Read more
January 17, 2017 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Addressing Remaining Shortcomings Would Lead to a Budget Development Process More Fully Aligned with Leading Practices
Since its creation in 1971, Amtrak (the company) has had to rely on federal assistance—$46 billion to date—because passenger revenue and other… Read more
January 10, 2017 | Audit Reports
Quality Control Review of Amtrak’s Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2015
Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent certified public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial… Read more