Audits Press Releases
October 17, 2019 | Audits Press Release
Improved on-time performance could reduce Amtrak’s costs, increase revenue, new OIG report finds
WASHINGTON – Improvements in Amtrak’s on-time performance would result in millions of dollars in reduced costs and increased revenue, Amtrak’s OIG… Read more
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October 03, 2019 | Audits Press Release
OIG finds weaknesses in Amtrak’s procurement card program
Amtrak’s procurement card program faces weaknesses in program oversight and training, an OIG report released Oct. 2 found.
Procurement cards… Read more
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September 06, 2019 | Audits Press Release
Inefficiencies in Amtrak’s staffing practices result in increased costs, new Inspector General report finds
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has not systematically managed its workforce at its preventative maintenance facilities resulting in unnecessary costs, a new… Read more
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July 31, 2019 | Audits Press Release
New Report Finds Improved Inventory Practices Could Help Amtrak Better Manage Equipment
WASHINGTON – Amtrak could better manage its maintenance-of-way and rolling stock equipment if it implemented better internal controls, a recently… Read more
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July 25, 2019 | Audits Press Release
Passengers, employees at risk due to longstanding security weaknesses at Washington Union Station, Ivy City Yard says Amtrak’s OIG
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s longstanding security weaknesses at Washington Union Station and Ivy City Yard put employees and passengers at risk a new… Read more
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March 14, 2019 | Audits Press Release
Weaknesses in Amtrak’s drug and alcohol testing controls expose company to potential financial, safety risks
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March 14, 2019
WASHINGTON – Amtrak was unaware that some employees in safety-sensitive positions had drug- or alcohol-related… Read more
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February 08, 2019 | Audits Press Release
Amtrak has opportunities to improve private railcar management, business practices
WASHINGTON –Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General found longstanding management weaknesses in the company’s transport program for privately-owned… Read more
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November 13, 2018 | Audits Press Release
Amtrak OIG finds cost reduction opportunities in Amtrak’s service and inspection activities
WASHINGTON –Amtrak has opportunities to reduce the cost of performing service and inspection activities by adjusting workloads, staffing, and better… Read more
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November 06, 2018 | Audits Press Release
Amtrak OIG finds inefficiencies in employee background check processes
WASHINGTON –Amtrak has improved its background check process for new hires, but still faces challenges with oversight and implementation, according… Read more
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July 26, 2018 | Audits Press Release
Amtrak OIG finds Union Station projects face risks of delays, cost overruns
WASHINGTON – Union Station’s nine ongoing improvement projects face risks of delays and cost overruns due to weaknesses in their scheduling, cost… Read more
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