Engagement Memos
October 11, 2023 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Frederick Douglass Tunnel
We are initiating a review of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) program—a $6 billion investment to replace the existing Baltimore and Potomac… Read more
October 11, 2023 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Long‐Distance Fleet Replacement Program
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) Long‐Distance Fleet Replacement program. This multibillion‐dollar procurement to replace… Read more
May 19, 2023 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Update on Amtrak’s Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
We are initiating a review of the company’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program. Our objective will be to provide an update on the company’… Read more
April 10, 2023 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Portal North Bridge
We are initiating a review of the Portal North Bridge project—a $2 billion investment to replace the existing two-track swing bridge over the… Read more
March 21, 2023 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo— Monitoring the Work of the Independent Public Accountant Conducting the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Financial Statement Audit and Single Audit
We are initiating engagements to monitor the work of the independent public accountant (IPA) performing the audits of Amtrak’s (the company) fiscal… Read more
February 14, 2023 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo— IIJA Compliance
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) administration of funds provided by Congress in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA… Read more
January 23, 2023 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Protecting Information Systems and Data from Insider Threats
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) information security practices for protecting its systems and data internally from unauthorized… Read more
November 21, 2022 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Safety and Security: Oversight and Coordination of Private Security Contractors
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s private security contractors. Our objective will be to assess the effectiveness of Amtrak’s oversight and… Read more
November 07, 2022 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—New Acela Program Delivery
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) New Acela program. This will be our fifth review in a series on the New Acela program. Our… Read more
October 27, 2022 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo— Customer Service
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s (the company) customer service program. Our objective will be to assess the company’s efforts to collect and… Read more