Gas Station Manager Admits to Billing Fraudulent Fuel Charges on Amtrak Vehicles
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Investigative Press Release
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Abbreviation
AMTRAK
Agencies
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Federal Agency
Yes
Location
United States
What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Contract and Grant Fraud
Environmental, Health, and Safety Violations
Computer Crimes
Product Substitution and Suspect/Counterfeit Parts
Bribery, Kickbacks, and Gratuities
False Statements and False Claims
Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Conduct Violations
Travel Fraud
Theft or Abuse of Government Property
Violation(s) of Criminal Law and/or the Civil False Claims Act in Connection with a Federal Contract
Other Violations of Federal Laws and Regulations
Any Issue Believed to be Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
Amtrak Emergencies - Amtrak emergencies should be directed to the Amtrak Police Department at 1-800-331-0008.
Customer Service Complaints - If you wish to submit a customer service complaint, such as issues related to train delays, cleanliness of trains, demeanor of Amtrak employees, and/or to request a refund, please contact Amtrak Customer Service or 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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Human Resources: The Company is Addressing Engineering Management Workforce Challenges, but Additional Work Remains
2022
OIG-A-2022-012
Audit
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Our objective for this report was to assess the company’s efforts to address challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled engineering managers as it recovers from the pandemic and builds for the future.We found that the company is fully aware of the difficulties of recruiting and retaining skilled...
Employee Suspended for Failure to Report DUI Arrests and Conviction
2022
OIG-WS-2022-326
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
An Amtrak conductor based in Miami, Florida, was suspended from his position on February 24, 2022, for failing to report a conviction and two driver’s license suspensions related to alcohol. Our investigation found that the employee violated company policies by failing to report these actions to the...
Employee Terminated for Engaging in Outside Employment While on Leave Approved Under the Family Medical Leave Act
2022
OIG-WS-2022-324
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
A Crew Management Representative based in Wilmington, Delaware, was terminated from the company on May 3, 2022, after a disciplinary hearing. Our investigation found that the employee violated company policies by engaging in outside employment while on a medical leave of absence and receiving short...
Two Individuals Convicted in $1.4 Billion Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving Rural Hospitals in Florida, Georgia, and Missouri
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date
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Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date
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Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date
Governance: Quality Control Review of Amtrak’s Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2021
2022
OIG-A-2022-011
Audit
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year then ended, September 30, 2021, and to provide a report on internal control over financial reporting and compliance with...
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Improving Payment Request Controls Could Provide a Better Value for Purchases and Protect the Company’s Interests
2022
OIG-A-2022-010
Audit
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Our objective for this report was to assess the effectiveness of the company’s controls over payment requests.The company has a process that allows its employees to expeditiously make non-recurring and low-dollar purchases and certain high-dollar payments, subject to certain criteria. Known as...
Former Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds and False Statements
2022
OIG-WS-2022-323
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
An Amtrak train attendant based in New Orleans, Louisiana, was terminated from employment on April 4, 2022, following his administrative hearing. The employee was terminated after our investigation resulted in criminal charges for making false statements and theft of government funds. He pleaded...