All Audit Documents
February 19, 2016 | Audit Reports
ASSET MANAGEMENT: Observations on New Jersey High-Speed Rail Improvement Program (NJ HSRIP) Vehicle Management
Our reporting objective was to provide additional information and observations on the effectiveness of certain vehicle fleet management practices on… Read more
February 04, 2016 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Quality Control Review of the Independent Audit of Amtrak’s Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended 2014
Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent certified public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial… Read more
February 01, 2016 | Audit Reports
ASSET MANAGEMENT: Additional Actions Can Help Reduce Significant Risks Associated with Long-Distance Passenger Car Procurement
Amtrak (the company) contracted with CAF USA in 2010 to acquire 130 new single-level long-distance passenger cars, with a scheduled completion date… Read more
December 23, 2015 | Engagement Memos
Evaluating Amtrak’s boarding procedures at Amtrak’s 15 busiest stations
We are initiating a review of Amtrak’s passenger boarding procedures. Our objectives are to evaluate the boarding procedures for passengers at Amtrak… Read more
December 21, 2015 | Engagement Memos
Assessing Contracts Funded by Amtrak’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program
We are initiating a review of contracts awarded under Amtrak’s ADA program. Our objective is to assess the program’s use of competitive market-driven… Read more
December 21, 2015 | Engagement Memos
Capital and Operating Budget Best Practices
We are initiating an audit of the company’s annual budgeting process. The objective of this audit will be to determine the extent to which the… Read more
December 16, 2015 | Audit Reports
GOVERNANCE: Alignment with Best Practices Could Improve Project Management Office Implementation
Our objective was to identify best practices for establishing and operating a PMO function and additional opportunities to improve the company’s… Read more
November 30, 2015 | Engagement Memos
Assessing the Adequacy of Security for Publicly Accessible Web Applications
Our work will include, but not be limited to, interviewing company officials, performing vulnerability assessments, and analyzing documents and data… Read more
November 23, 2015 | Engagement Memos
Monitoring the Work of the Independent Public Accountants Conducting the FY 2015 Financial Statement Audit and Single Audit
Our objectives are to:
(1) determine whether the IPA performed the audit of the company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with… Read more
November 16, 2015 | Engagement Memos
Construction and Specialized Equipment and Vehicles
To accomplish our work, we will review the company’s policies, procedures, and practices for managing its fleet of construction and specialized… Read more