Engagement Memos
December 07, 2021 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Greenhouse Gas Emissions
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s emissions control efforts. Our objective will be to assess the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas… Read more
May 21, 2021 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Assessing the Company’s Actions in Response to Erosion at the Del Mar Bluffs
We are initiating an audit of the company’s response to the ongoing erosion of the bluffs in Del Mar, California over which the company operates… Read more
February 26, 2021 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo— Monitoring the Work of the Independent Public Accountant Conducting the FY 2021 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 04, 2021 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Audit of the Company’s Gateway Program Management and Oversight
We are initiating an audit of the company’s activities in the Gateway Program, a multibillion-dollar effort involving multiple government… Read more
January 29, 2021 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Payment Requests
We are initiating a review of the company’s payment request practices. As you know, payment requests can help expedite small purchases by reducing… Read more
January 25, 2021 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Assessing FY 2021 Special Appropriations Related to Coronavirus Impacts
We are initiating work to assess the company’s administration of the special funds Congress provided for fiscal year 2021 under the Consolidated… Read more
January 20, 2021 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Monitoring Positive Train Control
This is to inform you that we are initiating work to monitor Amtrak’s (the company’s) activities associated with Positive Train Control (PTC), its… Read more
December 15, 2020 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo – Safeguarding and Returning Lost PII and Other Sensitive Customer Property
Investigations recently identified fraudulent activity in the company’s lost and found program, along with potential management and control… Read more
October 22, 2020 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Audit of the Company’s Downsizing of its Management Workforce
We are initiating an audit to assess the company’s strategy for downsizing its management workforce. Our objective will be to assess the… Read more
October 21, 2020 | Engagement Memos
Engagement Memo—Audit of the Company’s Unified Operations Center Program
We are initiating an audit of Amtrak’s Unified Operations Center Program – a multidisciplinary effort to transform a newly purchased building in… Read more