Audits Press Releases

February 08, 2022 |  Audits Press Release

New Report: Amtrak needs a comprehensive program management framework for its Gateway commitments

For Immediate Release February 8, 2022   WASHINGTON – Amtrak has started hiring staff and building a schedule to manage the volume of work it… Read more
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February 02, 2022 |  Audits Press Release

New Report: Amtrak has more work to do to improve relationships, trust among state partners

For Immediate Release February 2, 2022   WASHINGTON - Amtrak has addressed some of the longstanding concerns associated with cost sharing on… Read more
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December 13, 2021 |  Audits Press Release

Former Amtrak employee pleads guilty to theft of 114 chainsaws and parts totaling more than $76k

For Immediate Release December 13, 2021   NEWARK, N.J. — A former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty to a charge related to his theft of… Read more
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December 09, 2021 |  Audits Press Release

Amtrak may be missing opportunities to improve awareness of potential risks on its Pacific Surfliner route

For Immediate Release December 9, 2021   WASHINGTON – Amtrak met regulatory obligations in response to bluff failures along its Pacific… Read more
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December 09, 2021 |  Audits Press Release

Amtrak’s Human Resources department faces challenges supporting workforce growth plans

For Immediate Release December 9, 2021   WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Human Resources department does not have sufficient leadership or staff to… Read more
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November 15, 2021 |  Audits Press Release

OIG reviews Amtrak’s compliance with annual physical exam requirements for locomotive engineers

For Immediate Release ' November 15, 2021   WASHINGTON – A review of Amtrak’s compliance with its self-imposed annual physical exam… Read more
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September 07, 2021 |  Audits Press Release

Amtrak’s six-year plan to bring stations into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act could benefit from better planning, coordination

For Immediate Release September 7, 2021   WASHINGTON – Amtrak cannot expect to complete its six-year, $1.2 billion plan to bring its stations… Read more
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August 31, 2021 |  Audits Press Release

New report: Amtrak has opportunities to improve lost and found program and better protect sensitive, valuable customer property

For Immediate Release August 31, 2021   WASHINGTON – Amtrak has taken steps to strengthen its lost and found program, but it has… Read more
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March 01, 2021 |  Audits Press Release

New report: Amtrak can more effectively use injury claims data to identify, reduce safety risks

For Immediate Release March 1, 2021   WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Safety and Operations departments could benefit from using injury claims financial… Read more
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December 15, 2020 |  Audits Press Release

Amtrak expects positive train control will be interoperable with other railroads but could better measure system reliability

For Immediate Release December 15, 2020   WASHINGTON – Amtrak has installed Positive Train Control technology on the tracks it owns and… Read more
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