Audits Press Releases
September 06, 2023 | Audits Press Release
Amtrak taking steps to comply with infrastructure law requirements
WASHINGTON – Amtrak is positioning itself to comply with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act operations, policy, and funding requirements, an… Read more
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July 19, 2023 | Audits Press Release
New report: Amtrak is strengthening project cost management but faces challenges with systems and processes for tracking costs
July 19, 2023
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has efforts underway to improve tracking and managing capital project costs but faces challenges with the systems… Read more
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May 17, 2023 | Audits Press Release
OIG identifies fraud risks facing Amtrak as it expands into large acquisitions and infrastructure programs
May 17, 2023
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General released a report today outlining fraud risks Amtrak could face as it leverages… Read more
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December 27, 2022 | Audits Press Release
OIG: Early challenges on Amtrak’s Airo™ train acquisition led to scope changes, cost increases, and schedule delays
December 27, 2022
WASHINGTON – Amtrak did not validate trainset and maintenance facility designs with its own personnel early in its $7.3 billion… Read more
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December 14, 2022 | Audits Press Release
New report: Amtrak has opportunities to strengthen controls over high-security keys
For Immediate Release
December 14, 2022
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has not consistently implemented controls over the distribution, tracking, and… Read more
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October 20, 2022 | Audits Press Release
OIG identifies opportunities for Amtrak to reduce locomotive idling, more easily achieve emission reduction goals
October 20, 2022
WASHINGTON – Amtrak appears to be on track to reach its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase its purchase of carbon… Read more
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August 18, 2022 | Audits Press Release
New Report: Amtrak lacks centralized and automated repository for procurement contracts, which poses legal and financial risks
August 18, 2022
WASHINGTON – Amtrak does not have a centralized and automated repository to store its procurement contracts, and instead… Read more
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July 14, 2022 | Audits Press Release
New Report: Amtrak has opportunities to improve recruiting, retention of skilled engineers to help manage IIJA-funded infrastructure projects
July 14, 2022
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has opportunities to improve recruiting and retention of skilled engineers—who may manage infrastructure… Read more
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June 21, 2022 | Audits Press Release
New Report: Improving payment request controls could provide a better value for Amtrak
For Immediate Release
June 21, 2022
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has opportunities to improve controls over its payment request process, a… Read more
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May 16, 2022 | Audits Press Release
New Report: Amtrak’s purchase, planned use of $41.1 million Delaware building based on faulty planning assumptions
For Immediate Release
May 16, 2022
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s plans to save costs and consolidate certain personnel and functions in a… Read more
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