All Investigations Documents
May 26, 2021 | Investigations Press Release
Pennsylvania company agrees to $54K payment, enhanced compliance measures to resolve claims it failed to adhere to ‘Buy American’ requirements on 30th Street Station Project
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May 26, 2021
PHILADELPHIA – Wescott Electric Company of Aston, Pennsylvania, agreed to pay $54,983 and implement… Read more
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May 21, 2021 | Investigative Summaries
MANAGER TERMINATED FOR INTIMIDATING AND COERCING COMPANY EMPLOYEES AND VENDORS
A procurement manager was terminated from employment on May 21, 2021, after our investigation found she violated Amtrak policies by repeatedly… Read more
May 14, 2021 | Investigations Press Release
ATF, Amtrak offer $10,000 reward for information on alleged arson at Amtrak maintenance facility
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS – Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Amtrak Office… Read more
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May 14, 2021 | Investigations Press Release
Amtrak demonstrated good stewardship of pandemic funds but could improve transparency in communication on furloughs and spending plans, OIG finds
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2021
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General said in a report released today that Amtrak… Read more
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May 04, 2021 | Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE ISSUED WARNING LETTER FOR INAPPROPRIATE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
An Amtrak Specialist based in Philadelphia was issued a letter of warning on May 4, 2021, for violating company policies by admittedly posting… Read more
April 29, 2021 | Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR UNAPPROVED ABSENCES SUBSEQUENT TO HIS ARREST
A Yard Conductor based in Washington, D.C., was terminated on April 29, 2021, for excessive consecutive days of absence without authority. The… Read more
April 28, 2021 | Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG-led investigation leads to prison time, $500K in restitution for Illinois chiropractor
April 28, 2021
For Immediate Release
CHICAGO – An Illinois-based chiropractor was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 months in federal prison and… Read more
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April 23, 2021 | Investigative Summaries
PENNSYLVANIA MAN SENTENCED IN AMTRAK TICKET FRAUD SCHEME
Ryan Kane, a resident of Pennsylvania, was sentenced in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, to time served, three years supervised… Read more
April 12, 2021 | Investigations Press Release
New report: Amtrak has made progress implementing new safety program, but should address gaps in key skillsets to help ensure it can implement the program as intended
For Immediate Release
April 12, 2021
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has made progress in implementing its safety management system, including… Read more
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April 12, 2021 | Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE RESIGNS FOR VIOLATION OF COMPANY POLICY BY LEAVING WORK POST WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
An Amtrak Customer Service Representative based in Kansas City, Missouri, resigned from employment on April 12, 2021, prior to his administrative… Read more